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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.30, 3,295.14 and 1,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.30, 3,295.14 and 1,444.44 is: 1,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.30 : 3,295.14 = 1,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.30/3,295.14 = 1,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.30x = 3,295.14 × 1,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.30x = 4,759,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,632.02/2,388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.90

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