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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.69, 2,803.86 and 1,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.69, 2,803.86 and 1,444.20 is: 1,990.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.69 : 2,803.86 = 1,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.69/2,803.86 = 1,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.69x = 2,803.86 × 1,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.69x = 4,049,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,334.61/2,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.15

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