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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.36, 3,552.42 and 1,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.36, 3,552.42 and 1,444.12 is: 2,166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.36 : 3,552.42 = 1,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.36/3,552.42 = 1,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.36x = 3,552.42 × 1,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.36x = 5,130,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130,120.77/2,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.11

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