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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.99, 3,646.36 and 1,444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.99, 3,646.36 and 1,444.71 is: 2,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.99 : 3,646.36 = 1,444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.99/3,646.36 = 1,444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.99x = 3,646.36 × 1,444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.99x = 5,267,925.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,925.53/2,433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.32

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