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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.51, 4,143.78 and 1,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.51, 4,143.78 and 1,444.06 is: 2,165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.51 : 4,143.78 = 1,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.51/4,143.78 = 1,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.51x = 4,143.78 × 1,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.51x = 5,983,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,866.95/2,763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.31

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