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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.32, 3,258.27 and 1,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.32, 3,258.27 and 1,444.44 is: 2,162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.32 : 3,258.27 = 1,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.32/3,258.27 = 1,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.32x = 3,258.27 × 1,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.32x = 4,706,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,375.52/2,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.54

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