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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.44, 3,654.80 and 2,089.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.44, 3,654.80 and 2,089.99 is: 3,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.44 : 3,654.80 = 2,089.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.44/3,654.80 = 2,089.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.44x = 3,654.80 × 2,089.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.44x = 7,638,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,495.45/2,434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.68

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