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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.09, 3,809.49 and 1,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.09, 3,809.49 and 1,444.14 is: 2,164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.09 : 3,809.49 = 1,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.09/3,809.49 = 1,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.09x = 3,809.49 × 1,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.09x = 5,501,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,436.89/2,542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.14

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