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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.12, 3,296.09 and 1,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.12, 3,296.09 and 1,444.30 is: 1,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.12 : 3,296.09 = 1,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.12/3,296.09 = 1,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.12x = 3,296.09 × 1,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.12x = 4,760,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,538.16/2,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.43

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