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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.54, 2,592.99 and 1,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.54, 2,592.99 and 1,444.26 is: 2,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.54 : 2,592.99 = 1,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.54/2,592.99 = 1,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.54x = 2,592.99 × 1,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.54x = 3,744,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,951.74/1,731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.79

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