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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.84, 3,366.24 and 1,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.84, 3,366.24 and 1,444.28 is: 1,993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.84 : 3,366.24 = 1,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.84/3,366.24 = 1,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.84x = 3,366.24 × 1,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.84x = 4,861,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,793.11/2,438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.49

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