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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.28, 3,373.56 and 1,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.28, 3,373.56 and 1,647.60 is: 2,273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.28 : 3,373.56 = 1,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.28/3,373.56 = 1,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.28x = 3,373.56 × 1,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.28x = 5,558,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,277.46/2,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.99

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