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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.04, 3,371.85 and 1,605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.04, 3,371.85 and 1,605.21 is: 2,214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.04 : 3,371.85 = 1,605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.04/3,371.85 = 1,605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.04x = 3,371.85 × 1,605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.04x = 5,412,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,527.34/2,444.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.58

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