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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.25, 3,295.82 and 1,443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.25, 3,295.82 and 1,443.74 is: 1,992.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.25 : 3,295.82 = 1,443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.25/3,295.82 = 1,443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.25x = 3,295.82 × 1,443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.25x = 4,758,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,312.84/2,388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.38

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