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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.51, 3,088.64 and 1,443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.51, 3,088.64 and 1,443.32 is: 2,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.51 : 3,088.64 = 1,443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.51/3,088.64 = 1,443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.51x = 3,088.64 × 1,443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.51x = 4,457,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,895.88/2,062.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.39

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