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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.30, 4,361.19 and 1,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.30, 4,361.19 and 1,444.06 is: 2,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.30 : 4,361.19 = 1,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.30/4,361.19 = 1,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.30x = 4,361.19 × 1,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.30x = 6,297,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297,820.03/2,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.70

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