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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.93, 4,356.60 and 1,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.93, 4,356.60 and 1,444.29 is: 2,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.93 : 4,356.60 = 1,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.93/4,356.60 = 1,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.93x = 4,356.60 × 1,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.93x = 6,292,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,193.81/2,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.29

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