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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.39, 3,211.94 and 1,443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.39, 3,211.94 and 1,443.49 is: 1,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.39 : 3,211.94 = 1,443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.39/3,211.94 = 1,443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.39x = 3,211.94 × 1,443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.39x = 4,636,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,403.27/2,326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.96

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