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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.29, 3,213.14 and 1,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.29, 3,213.14 and 1,444.91 is: 1,993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.29 : 3,213.14 = 1,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.29/3,213.14 = 1,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.29x = 3,213.14 × 1,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.29x = 4,642,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,674.83/2,329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.17

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