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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.18, 3,372.99 and 1,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.18, 3,372.99 and 1,382 is: 1,907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.18 : 3,372.99 = 1,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.18/3,372.99 = 1,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.18x = 3,372.99 × 1,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.18x = 4,661,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,472.18/2,444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.17

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