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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.60, 3,203.40 and 1,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.60, 3,203.40 and 1,444.40 is: 2,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.60 : 3,203.40 = 1,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.60/3,203.40 = 1,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.60x = 3,203.40 × 1,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.60x = 4,626,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,990.96/2,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.60

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