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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.88, 3,390.24 and 1,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.88, 3,390.24 and 1,444.08 is: 2,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.88 : 3,390.24 = 1,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.88/3,390.24 = 1,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.88x = 3,390.24 × 1,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.88x = 4,895,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,777.78/2,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.61

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