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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.26, 4,388.58 and 1,444.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.26, 4,388.58 and 1,444.77 is: 2,166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.26 : 4,388.58 = 1,444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.26/4,388.58 = 1,444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.26x = 4,388.58 × 1,444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.26x = 6,340,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,488.73/2,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.76

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