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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.02, 3,659.04 and 1,620.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.02, 3,659.04 and 1,620.65 is: 2,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.02 : 3,659.04 = 1,620.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.02/3,659.04 = 1,620.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.02x = 3,659.04 × 1,620.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.02x = 5,930,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930,015.07/2,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.34

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