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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.22, 3,372.12 and 1,687.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.22, 3,372.12 and 1,687.95 is: 2,328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.22 : 3,372.12 = 1,687.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.22/3,372.12 = 1,687.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.22x = 3,372.12 × 1,687.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.22x = 5,691,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,969.95/2,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.75

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