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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.23, 3,674.46 and 1,896.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.23, 3,674.46 and 1,896.67 is: 2,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.23 : 3,674.46 = 1,896.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.23/3,674.46 = 1,896.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.23x = 3,674.46 × 1,896.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.23x = 6,969,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,238.05/2,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.30

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