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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.29, 3,078.46 and 1,444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.29, 3,078.46 and 1,444.39 is: 1,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.29 : 3,078.46 = 1,444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.29/3,078.46 = 1,444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.29x = 3,078.46 × 1,444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.29x = 4,446,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,496.84/2,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.69

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