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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.29, 3,439.91 and 1,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.29, 3,439.91 and 1,444.61 is: 1,993.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.29 : 3,439.91 = 1,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.29/3,439.91 = 1,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.29x = 3,439.91 × 1,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.29x = 4,969,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,303.96/2,493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.07

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