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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492, 3,438.96 and 1,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492, 3,438.96 and 1,444.40 is: 1,993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492 : 3,438.96 = 1,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492/3,438.96 = 1,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492x = 3,438.96 × 1,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492x = 4,967,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,233.82/2,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.27

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