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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.48, 5,285.52 and 1,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.48, 5,285.52 and 1,444.02 is: 2,166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.48 : 5,285.52 = 1,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.48/5,285.52 = 1,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.48x = 5,285.52 × 1,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.48x = 7,632,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,396.59/3,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.77

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