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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.90, 3,014.44 and 1,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.90, 3,014.44 and 1,438.44 is: 1,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.90 : 3,014.44 = 1,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.90/3,014.44 = 1,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.90x = 3,014.44 × 1,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.90x = 4,336,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,091.07/2,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.48

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