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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.06, 4,934.58 and 1,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.06, 4,934.58 and 1,444.18 is: 2,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.06 : 4,934.58 = 1,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.06/4,934.58 = 1,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.06x = 4,934.58 × 1,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.06x = 7,126,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,421.74/3,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.73

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