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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.36, 3,093.99 and 1,444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.36, 3,093.99 and 1,444.43 is: 1,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.36 : 3,093.99 = 1,444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.36/3,093.99 = 1,444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.36x = 3,093.99 × 1,444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.36x = 4,469,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,051.98/2,242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.01

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