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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.21, 3,274.91 and 1,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.21, 3,274.91 and 1,444.29 is: 2,166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.21 : 3,274.91 = 1,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.21/3,274.91 = 1,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.21x = 3,274.91 × 1,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.21x = 4,729,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,919.76/2,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.50

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