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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.66, 4,016.49 and 1,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.66, 4,016.49 and 1,444.03 is: 2,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.66 : 4,016.49 = 1,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.66/4,016.49 = 1,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.66x = 4,016.49 × 1,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.66x = 5,799,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,932.05/2,676.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.85

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