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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.41, 3,032.95 and 1,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.41, 3,032.95 and 1,444.53 is: 2,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.41 : 3,032.95 = 1,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.41/3,032.95 = 1,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.41x = 3,032.95 × 1,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.41x = 4,381,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,187.26/2,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.25

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