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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.24, 4,015.80 and 1,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.24, 4,015.80 and 1,444.56 is: 2,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.24 : 4,015.80 = 1,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.24/4,015.80 = 1,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.24x = 4,015.80 × 1,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.24x = 5,801,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,064.05/2,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.62

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