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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.26, 3,022.62 and 1,444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.26, 3,022.62 and 1,444.95 is: 1,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.26 : 3,022.62 = 1,444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.26/3,022.62 = 1,444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.26x = 3,022.62 × 1,444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.26x = 4,367,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,534.77/2,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.16

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