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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.28, 3,368.70 and 1,780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.28, 3,368.70 and 1,780.08 is: 2,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.28 : 3,368.70 = 1,780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.28/3,368.70 = 1,780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.28x = 3,368.70 × 1,780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.28x = 5,996,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,555.50/2,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.30

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