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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.06, 2,168.24 and 1,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.06, 2,168.24 and 1,399.32 is: 2,102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.06 : 2,168.24 = 1,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.06/2,168.24 = 1,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.06x = 2,168.24 × 1,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.06x = 3,034,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,054.60/1,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.51

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