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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.81, 4,247.30 and 1,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.81, 4,247.30 and 1,444.13 is: 2,167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.81 : 4,247.30 = 1,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.81/4,247.30 = 1,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.81x = 4,247.30 × 1,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.81x = 6,133,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,133,635.72/2,829.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.51

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