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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.52, 7,432.92 and 1,444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.52, 7,432.92 and 1,444.59 is: 2,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.52 : 7,432.92 = 1,444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.52/7,432.92 = 1,444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.52x = 7,432.92 × 1,444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.52x = 10,737,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,737,521.90/4,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.22

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