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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.58, 5,499.28 and 1,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.58, 5,499.28 and 1,444.56 is: 2,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.58 : 5,499.28 = 1,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.58/5,499.28 = 1,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.58x = 5,499.28 × 1,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.58x = 7,944,039.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,039.92/3,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.20

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