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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.24, 3,372.12 and 1,499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.24, 3,372.12 and 1,499.73 is: 2,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.24 : 3,372.12 = 1,499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.24/3,372.12 = 1,499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.24x = 3,372.12 × 1,499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.24x = 5,057,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,269.53/2,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.06

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