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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.19, 3,459.48 and 1,444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.19, 3,459.48 and 1,444.73 is: 1,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.19 : 3,459.48 = 1,444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.19/3,459.48 = 1,444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.19x = 3,459.48 × 1,444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.19x = 4,997,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,997.24/2,507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.47

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