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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.24, 3,373.56 and 2,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.24, 3,373.56 and 2,247.44 is: 3,101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.24 : 3,373.56 = 2,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.24/3,373.56 = 2,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.24x = 3,373.56 × 2,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.24x = 7,581,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,873.69/2,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.94

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