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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.93, 4,938.96 and 1,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.93, 4,938.96 and 1,444.49 is: 2,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.93 : 4,938.96 = 1,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.93/4,938.96 = 1,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.93x = 4,938.96 × 1,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.93x = 7,134,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,278.33/3,294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.23

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