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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.92, 3,571.38 and 1,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.92, 3,571.38 and 1,444.09 is: 2,166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.92 : 3,571.38 = 1,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.92/3,571.38 = 1,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.92x = 3,571.38 × 1,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.92x = 5,157,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,394.14/2,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.14

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