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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.32, 3,668.45 and 1,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.32, 3,668.45 and 1,274.68 is: 1,913.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.32 : 3,668.45 = 1,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.32/3,668.45 = 1,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.32x = 3,668.45 × 1,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.32x = 4,676,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,099.85/2,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.05

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