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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.95, 2,969.30 and 1,444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.95, 2,969.30 and 1,444.82 is: 1,993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.95 : 2,969.30 = 1,444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.95/2,969.30 = 1,444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.95x = 2,969.30 × 1,444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.95x = 4,290,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,104.03/2,151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.59

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