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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.93, 2,725.90 and 1,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.93, 2,725.90 and 1,444.58 is: 1,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.93 : 2,725.90 = 1,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.93/2,725.90 = 1,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.93x = 2,725.90 × 1,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.93x = 3,937,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,780.21/1,974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.88

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