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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.90, 3,014.02 and 1,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.90, 3,014.02 and 1,344.44 is: 1,855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.90 : 3,014.02 = 1,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.90/3,014.02 = 1,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.90x = 3,014.02 × 1,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.90x = 4,052,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,155.66/2,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.47

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