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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.47, 3,554.04 and 1,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.47, 3,554.04 and 1,444.68 is: 2,167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.47 : 3,554.04 = 1,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.47/3,554.04 = 1,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.47x = 3,554.04 × 1,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.47x = 5,134,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,450.51/2,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.83

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