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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.87, 3,368.12 and 1,629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.87, 3,368.12 and 1,629.27 is: 2,444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.87 : 3,368.12 = 1,629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.87/3,368.12 = 1,629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.87x = 3,368.12 × 1,629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.87x = 5,487,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,568.73/2,244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.49

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