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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.68, 6,064.56 and 1,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.68, 6,064.56 and 1,444.74 is: 2,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.68 : 6,064.56 = 1,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.68/6,064.56 = 1,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.68x = 6,064.56 × 1,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.68x = 8,761,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,712.41/4,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.30

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