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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.44, 3,217.56 and 1,033.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.44, 3,217.56 and 1,033.35 is: 1,550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.44 : 3,217.56 = 1,033.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.44/3,217.56 = 1,033.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.44x = 3,217.56 × 1,033.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.44x = 3,324,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,865.63/2,144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.46

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