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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.95, 6,542.80 and 1,441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.95, 6,542.80 and 1,441.31 is: 2,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.95 : 6,542.80 = 1,441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.95/6,542.80 = 1,441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.95x = 6,542.80 × 1,441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.95x = 9,430,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,430,170.35/4,360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.41

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