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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.89, 4,014.07 and 1,443.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.89, 4,014.07 and 1,443.17 is: 2,165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.89 : 4,014.07 = 1,443.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.89/4,014.07 = 1,443.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.89x = 4,014.07 × 1,443.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.89x = 5,792,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792,991.83/2,674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.69

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