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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.89, 3,384.78 and 1,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.89, 3,384.78 and 1,444.41 is: 1,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.89 : 3,384.78 = 1,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.89/3,384.78 = 1,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.89x = 3,384.78 × 1,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.89x = 4,889,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,010.08/2,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.16

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