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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.26, 3,663.68 and 1,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.26, 3,663.68 and 1,057.10 is: 1,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.26 : 3,663.68 = 1,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.26/3,663.68 = 1,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.26x = 3,663.68 × 1,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.26x = 3,872,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,876.13/2,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.48

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