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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.49, 3,295.69 and 1,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.49, 3,295.69 and 1,444.03 is: 1,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.49 : 3,295.69 = 1,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.49/3,295.69 = 1,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.49x = 3,295.69 × 1,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.49x = 4,759,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,075.23/2,388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.50

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