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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.14, 3,149.96 and 1,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.14, 3,149.96 and 1,444.33 is: 2,164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.14 : 3,149.96 = 1,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.14/3,149.96 = 1,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.14x = 3,149.96 × 1,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.14x = 4,549,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,574.51/2,102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.26

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