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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.60, 4,011.48 and 1,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.60, 4,011.48 and 1,444.50 is: 2,164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.60 : 4,011.48 = 1,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.60/4,011.48 = 1,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.60x = 4,011.48 × 1,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.60x = 5,794,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,794,582.86/2,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.90

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