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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.16, 3,365.52 and 1,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.16, 3,365.52 and 1,444.75 is: 1,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.16 : 3,365.52 = 1,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.16/3,365.52 = 1,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.16x = 3,365.52 × 1,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.16x = 4,862,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,335.02/2,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.45

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