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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.33, 3,666.53 and 1,756.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.33, 3,666.53 and 1,756.85 is: 2,635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.33 : 3,666.53 = 1,756.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.33/3,666.53 = 1,756.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.33x = 3,666.53 × 1,756.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.33x = 6,441,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,516.11/2,444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.29

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