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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.32, 3,666.66 and 1,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.32, 3,666.66 and 1,349.20 is: 2,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.32 : 3,666.66 = 1,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.32/3,666.66 = 1,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.32x = 3,666.66 × 1,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.32x = 4,947,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,057.67/2,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.90

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