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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.88, 3,277.92 and 1,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.88, 3,277.92 and 1,444.16 is: 1,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.88 : 3,277.92 = 1,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.88/3,277.92 = 1,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.88x = 3,277.92 × 1,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.88x = 4,733,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,840.95/2,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.30

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