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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.04, 3,314.13 and 1,444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.04, 3,314.13 and 1,444.69 is: 1,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.04 : 3,314.13 = 1,444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.04/3,314.13 = 1,444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.04x = 3,314.13 × 1,444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.04x = 4,787,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,890.47/2,402.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.26

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