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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.22, 3,364.79 and 1,443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.22, 3,364.79 and 1,443.14 is: 1,991.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.22 : 3,364.79 = 1,443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.22/3,364.79 = 1,443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.22x = 3,364.79 × 1,443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.22x = 4,855,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,849.82/2,438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.56

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