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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.01, 3,372.74 and 1,324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.01, 3,372.74 and 1,324.94 is: 1,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.01 : 3,372.74 = 1,324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.01/3,372.74 = 1,324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.01x = 3,372.74 × 1,324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.01x = 4,468,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,678.14/2,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.42

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