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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.08, 3,366.38 and 1,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.08, 3,366.38 and 1,444.40 is: 1,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.08 : 3,366.38 = 1,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.08/3,366.38 = 1,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.08x = 3,366.38 × 1,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.08x = 4,862,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,375.22/2,439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.53

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