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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.17, 2,264.24 and 1,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.17, 2,264.24 and 1,444.90 is: 2,170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.17 : 2,264.24 = 1,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.17/2,264.24 = 1,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.17x = 2,264.24 × 1,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.17x = 3,271,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,588.08/1,507.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.68

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