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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.23, 3,482.06 and 1,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.23, 3,482.06 and 1,444.02 is: 2,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.23 : 3,482.06 = 1,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.23/3,482.06 = 1,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.23x = 3,482.06 × 1,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.23x = 5,028,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,157.06/2,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.09

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