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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.76, 5,286.80 and 1,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.76, 5,286.80 and 1,444.56 is: 2,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.76 : 5,286.80 = 1,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.76/5,286.80 = 1,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.76x = 5,286.80 × 1,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.76x = 7,637,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,099.81/3,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.09

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