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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.08, 3,886.68 and 1,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.08, 3,886.68 and 1,444.12 is: 2,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.08 : 3,886.68 = 1,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.08/3,886.68 = 1,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.08x = 3,886.68 × 1,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.08x = 5,612,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,832.32/2,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.21

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