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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.32, 3,665.68 and 2,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.32, 3,665.68 and 2,054.40 is: 3,080.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.32 : 3,665.68 = 2,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.32/3,665.68 = 2,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.32x = 3,665.68 × 2,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.32x = 7,530,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,772.99/2,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.93

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