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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.48, 3,642.36 and 1,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.48, 3,642.36 and 1,444.44 is: 1,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.48 : 3,642.36 = 1,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.48/3,642.36 = 1,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.48x = 3,642.36 × 1,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.48x = 5,261,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,170.48/2,639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.26

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