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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.61, 4,246.76 and 1,443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.61, 4,246.76 and 1,443.97 is: 2,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.61 : 4,246.76 = 1,443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.61/4,246.76 = 1,443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.61x = 4,246.76 × 1,443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.61x = 6,132,194.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,194.04/2,829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.15

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