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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.28, 7,357.62 and 1,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.28, 7,357.62 and 1,441.56 is: 2,162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.28 : 7,357.62 = 1,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.28/7,357.62 = 1,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.28x = 7,357.62 × 1,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.28x = 10,606,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,606,450.69/4,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.69

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