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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.83, 5,864.56 and 1,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.83, 5,864.56 and 1,444.49 is: 2,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.83 : 5,864.56 = 1,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.83/5,864.56 = 1,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.83x = 5,864.56 × 1,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.83x = 8,471,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471,298.27/3,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.67

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