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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.22, 3,372.14 and 1,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.22, 3,372.14 and 1,605.38 is: 2,214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.22 : 3,372.14 = 1,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.22/3,372.14 = 1,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.22x = 3,372.14 × 1,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.22x = 5,413,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,548.75/2,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.84

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