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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.21, 4,477.40 and 1,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.21, 4,477.40 and 1,444.13 is: 2,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.21 : 4,477.40 = 1,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.21/4,477.40 = 1,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.21x = 4,477.40 × 1,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.21x = 6,465,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465,918.05/2,984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.71

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