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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.72, 3,093.57 and 1,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.72, 3,093.57 and 1,444.32 is: 1,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.72 : 3,093.57 = 1,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.72/3,093.57 = 1,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.72x = 3,093.57 × 1,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.72x = 4,468,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,103.22/2,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.05

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