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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.56, 4,013.10 and 1,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.56, 4,013.10 and 1,444.84 is: 2,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.56 : 4,013.10 = 1,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.56/4,013.10 = 1,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.56x = 4,013.10 × 1,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.56x = 5,798,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798,277.37/2,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.32

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