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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.48, 3,212.87 and 1,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.48, 3,212.87 and 1,444.50 is: 1,993.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.48 : 3,212.87 = 1,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.48/3,212.87 = 1,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.48x = 3,212.87 × 1,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.48x = 4,640,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,983.49/2,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.14

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