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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.96, 2,953.44 and 1,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.96, 2,953.44 and 1,701.44 is: 2,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.96 : 2,953.44 = 1,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.96/2,953.44 = 1,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.96x = 2,953.44 × 1,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.96x = 5,025,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,100.95/2,144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.75

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