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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.02, 3,370.34 and 1,604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.02, 3,370.34 and 1,604.46 is: 2,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.02 : 3,370.34 = 1,604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.02/3,370.34 = 1,604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.02x = 3,370.34 × 1,604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.02x = 5,407,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407,575.72/2,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.57

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