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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.13, 4,506.54 and 1,444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.13, 4,506.54 and 1,444.69 is: 2,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.13 : 4,506.54 = 1,444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.13/4,506.54 = 1,444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.13x = 4,506.54 × 1,444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.13x = 6,510,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,510,553.27/3,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.48

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