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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.60, 3,366.70 and 1,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.60, 3,366.70 and 1,444.50 is: 1,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.60 : 3,366.70 = 1,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.60/3,366.70 = 1,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.60x = 3,366.70 × 1,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.60x = 4,863,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,198.15/2,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.44

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