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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.14, 3,439.12 and 1,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.14, 3,439.12 and 1,444.30 is: 1,993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.14 : 3,439.12 = 1,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.14/3,439.12 = 1,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.14x = 3,439.12 × 1,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.14x = 4,967,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,121.02/2,492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.11

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