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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.52, 4,358.79 and 1,444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.52, 4,358.79 and 1,444.23 is: 2,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.52 : 4,358.79 = 1,444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.52/4,358.79 = 1,444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.52x = 4,358.79 × 1,444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.52x = 6,295,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,095.28/2,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.62

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