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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.36, 2,444.49 and 1,438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.36, 2,444.49 and 1,438.26 is: 1,985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.36 : 2,444.49 = 1,438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.36/2,444.49 = 1,438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.36x = 2,444.49 × 1,438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.36x = 3,515,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,812.19/1,770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.93

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