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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.43, 4,357.35 and 1,444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.43, 4,357.35 and 1,444.79 is: 2,166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.43 : 4,357.35 = 1,444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.43/4,357.35 = 1,444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.43x = 4,357.35 × 1,444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.43x = 6,295,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,433.92/2,906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.04

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