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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.72, 3,366.60 and 1,444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.72, 3,366.60 and 1,444.83 is: 1,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.72 : 3,366.60 = 1,444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.72/3,366.60 = 1,444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.72x = 3,366.60 × 1,444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.72x = 4,864,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,164.68/2,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.74

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