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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.08, 3,409.29 and 1,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.08, 3,409.29 and 1,444.68 is: 2,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.08 : 3,409.29 = 1,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.08/3,409.29 = 1,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.08x = 3,409.29 × 1,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.08x = 4,925,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,333.08/2,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.05

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