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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.49, 3,211.87 and 1,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.49, 3,211.87 and 1,444.29 is: 1,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.49 : 3,211.87 = 1,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.49/3,211.87 = 1,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.49x = 3,211.87 × 1,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.49x = 4,638,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,884.41/2,328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.23

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