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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.16, 3,666.46 and 1,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.16, 3,666.46 and 1,057.54 is: 1,586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.16 : 3,666.46 = 1,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.16/3,666.46 = 1,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.16x = 3,666.46 × 1,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.16x = 3,877,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,428.11/2,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.41

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