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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.46, 2,859.02 and 1,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.46, 2,859.02 and 1,444.52 is: 1,992.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.46 : 2,859.02 = 1,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.46/2,859.02 = 1,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.46x = 2,859.02 × 1,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.46x = 4,129,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,911.57/2,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.76

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