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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.40, 3,621.60 and 1,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.40, 3,621.60 and 1,244.40 is: 1,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.40 : 3,621.60 = 1,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.40/3,621.60 = 1,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.40x = 3,621.60 × 1,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.40x = 4,506,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,719.04/2,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.60

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