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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.97, 3,459.44 and 1,444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.97, 3,459.44 and 1,444.73 is: 1,993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.97 : 3,459.44 = 1,444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.97/3,459.44 = 1,444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.97x = 3,459.44 × 1,444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.97x = 4,997,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,943.07/2,506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.62

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