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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.20, 3,666.30 and 1,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.20, 3,666.30 and 1,211.80 is: 1,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.20 : 3,666.30 = 1,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.20/3,666.30 = 1,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.20x = 3,666.30 × 1,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.20x = 4,442,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,822.34/2,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.70

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