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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.44, 3,087.67 and 1,442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.44, 3,087.67 and 1,442.81 is: 1,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.44 : 3,087.67 = 1,442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.44/3,087.67 = 1,442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.44x = 3,087.67 × 1,442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.44x = 4,454,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,927.97/2,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.20

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