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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.64, 3,459.49 and 1,444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.64, 3,459.49 and 1,444.37 is: 1,993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.64 : 3,459.49 = 1,444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.64/3,459.49 = 1,444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.64x = 3,459.49 × 1,444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.64x = 4,996,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,762.66/2,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.41

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