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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.14, 3,365.31 and 1,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.14, 3,365.31 and 1,443.76 is: 1,992.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.14 : 3,365.31 = 1,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.14/3,365.31 = 1,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.14x = 3,365.31 × 1,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.14x = 4,858,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,699.97/2,438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.79

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