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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.44, 4,505.39 and 1,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.44, 4,505.39 and 1,444.08 is: 2,165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.44 : 4,505.39 = 1,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.44/4,505.39 = 1,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.44x = 4,505.39 × 1,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.44x = 6,506,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,506,133.34/3,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.50

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