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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190, 3,021.30 and 1,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190, 3,021.30 and 1,444.32 is: 1,992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190 : 3,021.30 = 1,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190/3,021.30 = 1,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190x = 3,021.30 × 1,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190x = 4,363,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,724.02/2,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.57

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