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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.23, 3,373.59 and 1,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.23, 3,373.59 and 1,737.10 is: 2,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.23 : 3,373.59 = 1,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.23/3,373.59 = 1,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.23x = 3,373.59 × 1,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.23x = 5,860,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,860,263.19/2,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.59

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