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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.02, 3,375.48 and 1,656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.02, 3,375.48 and 1,656.70 is: 2,288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.02 : 3,375.48 = 1,656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.02/3,375.48 = 1,656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.02x = 3,375.48 × 1,656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.02x = 5,592,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,157.72/2,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.10

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