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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.32, 2,161.76 and 1,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.32, 2,161.76 and 1,277.44 is: 1,906.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.32 : 2,161.76 = 1,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.32/2,161.76 = 1,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.32x = 2,161.76 × 1,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.32x = 2,761,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,518.69/1,448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.70

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