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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.08, 6,543.24 and 1,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.08, 6,543.24 and 1,440.14 is: 2,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.08 : 6,543.24 = 1,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.08/6,543.24 = 1,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.08x = 6,543.24 × 1,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.08x = 9,423,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423,181.65/4,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.25

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