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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.64, 3,365.19 and 1,444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.64, 3,365.19 and 1,444.01 is: 1,992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.64 : 3,365.19 = 1,444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.64/3,365.19 = 1,444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.64x = 3,365.19 × 1,444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.64x = 4,859,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,351.19/2,438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.65

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