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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.08, 3,664.68 and 905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.08, 3,664.68 and 905.20 is: 1,357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.08 : 3,664.68 = 905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.08/3,664.68 = 905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.08x = 3,664.68 × 905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.08x = 3,317,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,268.34/2,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.27

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