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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.02, 3,460.22 and 1,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.02, 3,460.22 and 1,444.93 is: 1,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.02 : 3,460.22 = 1,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.02/3,460.22 = 1,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.02x = 3,460.22 × 1,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.02x = 4,999,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,775.68/2,507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.31

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