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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.80, 3,544.62 and 1,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.80, 3,544.62 and 1,444.56 is: 2,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.80 : 3,544.62 = 1,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.80/3,544.62 = 1,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.80x = 3,544.62 × 1,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.80x = 5,120,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,416.27/2,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.61

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