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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.91, 3,212.97 and 1,444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.91, 3,212.97 and 1,444.11 is: 1,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.91 : 3,212.97 = 1,444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.91/3,212.97 = 1,444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.91x = 3,212.97 × 1,444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.91x = 4,639,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,882.11/2,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.15

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