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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.02, 3,089.80 and 1,444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.02, 3,089.80 and 1,444.37 is: 1,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.02 : 3,089.80 = 1,444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.02/3,089.80 = 1,444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.02x = 3,089.80 × 1,444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.02x = 4,462,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,801.03/2,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.30

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