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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.06, 2,605.44 and 1,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.06, 2,605.44 and 1,444.19 is: 1,993.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.06 : 2,605.44 = 1,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.06/2,605.44 = 1,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.06x = 2,605.44 × 1,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.06x = 3,762,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,737.37/1,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.97

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