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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.30, 7,708.72 and 1,441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.30, 7,708.72 and 1,441.45 is: 2,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.30 : 7,708.72 = 1,441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.30/7,708.72 = 1,441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.30x = 7,708.72 × 1,441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.30x = 11,111,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111,699.82/5,139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.10

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