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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.28, 3,439.26 and 1,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.28, 3,439.26 and 1,444.12 is: 1,992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.28 : 3,439.26 = 1,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.28/3,439.26 = 1,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.28x = 3,439.26 × 1,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.28x = 4,966,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966,704.15/2,492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.84

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