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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.03, 3,076.81 and 1,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.03, 3,076.81 and 1,444.33 is: 1,992.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.03 : 3,076.81 = 1,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.03/3,076.81 = 1,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.03x = 3,076.81 × 1,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.03x = 4,443,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,928.99/2,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.77

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