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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.08, 3,661.48 and 1,619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.08, 3,661.48 and 1,619.92 is: 2,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.08 : 3,661.48 = 1,619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.08/3,661.48 = 1,619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.08x = 3,661.48 × 1,619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.08x = 5,931,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,304.68/2,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.80

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