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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.44, 3,358.38 and 1,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.44, 3,358.38 and 1,771 is: 2,443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.44 : 3,358.38 = 1,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.44/3,358.38 = 1,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.44x = 3,358.38 × 1,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.44x = 5,947,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,690.98/2,434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.15

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