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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.51, 3,086.19 and 1,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.51, 3,086.19 and 1,444.42 is: 2,164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.51 : 3,086.19 = 1,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.51/3,086.19 = 1,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.51x = 3,086.19 × 1,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.51x = 4,457,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,754.56/2,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.47

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