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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.44, 3,259.26 and 1,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.44, 3,259.26 and 1,442.44 is: 2,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.44 : 3,259.26 = 1,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.44/3,259.26 = 1,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.44x = 3,259.26 × 1,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.44x = 4,701,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,286.99/2,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.05

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