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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.78, 6,114.92 and 1,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.78, 6,114.92 and 1,444.41 is: 2,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.78 : 6,114.92 = 1,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.78/6,114.92 = 1,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.78x = 6,114.92 × 1,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.78x = 8,832,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,444.38/4,076.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.53

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