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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.60, 3,439.19 and 1,444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.60, 3,439.19 and 1,444.05 is: 1,992.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.60 : 3,439.19 = 1,444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.60/3,439.19 = 1,444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.60x = 3,439.19 × 1,444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.60x = 4,966,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966,355.10/2,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.44

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