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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.06, 3,372.56 and 1,381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.06, 3,372.56 and 1,381.74 is: 1,906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.06 : 3,372.56 = 1,381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.06/3,372.56 = 1,381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.06x = 3,372.56 × 1,381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.06x = 4,660,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,001.05/2,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.66

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