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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.82, 3,230.34 and 1,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.82, 3,230.34 and 1,444.19 is: 1,992.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.82 : 3,230.34 = 1,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.82/3,230.34 = 1,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.82x = 3,230.34 × 1,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.82x = 4,665,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,224.72/2,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.99

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