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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.26, 3,296.08 and 1,443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.26, 3,296.08 and 1,443.94 is: 1,992.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.26 : 3,296.08 = 1,443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.26/3,296.08 = 1,443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.26x = 3,296.08 × 1,443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.26x = 4,759,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,341.76/2,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.81

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