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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.70, 2,959.72 and 1,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.70, 2,959.72 and 1,305.44 is: 1,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.70 : 2,959.72 = 1,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.70/2,959.72 = 1,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.70x = 2,959.72 × 1,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.70x = 3,863,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,729.91/2,144.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.52

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