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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.57, 3,257.14 and 1,443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.57, 3,257.14 and 1,443.69 is: 2,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.57 : 3,257.14 = 1,443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.57/3,257.14 = 1,443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.57x = 3,257.14 × 1,443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.57x = 4,702,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,300.45/2,175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.41

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