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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.24, 3,384.20 and 1,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.24, 3,384.20 and 1,444.24 is: 1,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.24 : 3,384.20 = 1,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.24/3,384.20 = 1,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.24x = 3,384.20 × 1,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.24x = 4,887,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,597.01/2,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.30

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