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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.57, 3,207.54 and 1,444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.57, 3,207.54 and 1,444.51 is: 2,164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.57 : 3,207.54 = 1,444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.57/3,207.54 = 1,444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.57x = 3,207.54 × 1,444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.57x = 4,633,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,307.57/2,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.53

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