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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.40, 3,089.98 and 1,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.40, 3,089.98 and 1,444.21 is: 2,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.40 : 3,089.98 = 1,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.40/3,089.98 = 1,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.40x = 3,089.98 × 1,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.40x = 4,462,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,580.02/2,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.73

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