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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.44, 3,344.46 and 1,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.44, 3,344.46 and 1,595 is: 2,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.44 : 3,344.46 = 1,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.44/3,344.46 = 1,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.44x = 3,344.46 × 1,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.44x = 5,334,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334,413.70/2,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.27

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