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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.93, 5,287.40 and 1,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.93, 5,287.40 and 1,444.55 is: 2,166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.93 : 5,287.40 = 1,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.93/5,287.40 = 1,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.93x = 5,287.40 × 1,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.93x = 7,637,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,885.43/3,524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.82

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