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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.85, 3,366.69 and 1,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.85, 3,366.69 and 1,444.90 is: 1,993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.85 : 3,366.69 = 1,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.85/3,366.69 = 1,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.85x = 3,366.69 × 1,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.85x = 4,864,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,530.38/2,439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.78

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