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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442, 3,370 and 1,744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442, 3,370 and 1,744.56 is: 2,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442 : 3,370 = 1,744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442/3,370 = 1,744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442x = 3,370 × 1,744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442x = 5,879,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,879,167.20/2,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.52

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