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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.44, 2,171.72 and 1,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.44, 2,171.72 and 1,036.48 is: 1,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.44 : 2,171.72 = 1,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.44/2,171.72 = 1,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.44x = 2,171.72 × 1,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.44x = 2,250,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,944.35/1,449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.98

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