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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.44, 3,469.77 and 1,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.44, 3,469.77 and 1,449.36 is: 2,172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.44 : 3,469.77 = 1,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.44/3,469.77 = 1,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.44x = 3,469.77 × 1,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.44x = 5,028,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,945.85/2,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.86

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