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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.76, 4,352.66 and 1,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.76, 4,352.66 and 1,439.44 is: 2,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.76 : 4,352.66 = 1,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.76/4,352.66 = 1,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.76x = 4,352.66 × 1,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.76x = 6,265,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,265,392.91/2,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.17

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