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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.16, 3,663.41 and 1,212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.16, 3,663.41 and 1,212.36 is: 1,817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.16 : 3,663.41 = 1,212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.16/3,663.41 = 1,212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.16x = 3,663.41 × 1,212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.16x = 4,441,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,371.75/2,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.14

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