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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.77, 3,297.19 and 1,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.77, 3,297.19 and 1,444.56 is: 1,993.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.77 : 3,297.19 = 1,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.77/3,297.19 = 1,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.77x = 3,297.19 × 1,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.77x = 4,762,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,994.07/2,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.91

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