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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.40, 3,210.72 and 1,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.40, 3,210.72 and 1,444.42 is: 2,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.40 : 3,210.72 = 1,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.40/3,210.72 = 1,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.40x = 3,210.72 × 1,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.40x = 4,637,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,628.18/2,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.72

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