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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.74, 4,015.12 and 1,444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.74, 4,015.12 and 1,444.73 is: 2,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.74 : 4,015.12 = 1,444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.74/4,015.12 = 1,444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.74x = 4,015.12 × 1,444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.74x = 5,800,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,800,764.32/2,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.10

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