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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.86, 3,550.55 and 1,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.86, 3,550.55 and 1,444.93 is: 2,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.86 : 3,550.55 = 1,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.86/3,550.55 = 1,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.86x = 3,550.55 × 1,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.86x = 5,130,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130,280.11/2,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.81

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