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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.44, 2,955.34 and 1,344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.44, 2,955.34 and 1,344.55 is: 1,855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.44 : 2,955.34 = 1,344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.44/2,955.34 = 1,344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.44x = 2,955.34 × 1,344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.44x = 3,973,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,594.67/2,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.57

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