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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.72, 5,866.16 and 1,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.72, 5,866.16 and 1,444.27 is: 2,166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.72 : 5,866.16 = 1,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.72/5,866.16 = 1,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.72x = 5,866.16 × 1,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.72x = 8,472,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,318.90/3,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.43

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