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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.53, 3,296.25 and 1,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.53, 3,296.25 and 1,444.14 is: 1,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.53 : 3,296.25 = 1,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.53/3,296.25 = 1,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.53x = 3,296.25 × 1,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.53x = 4,760,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,246.48/2,388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.96

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