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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.34, 3,373.74 and 2,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.34, 3,373.74 and 2,050.68 is: 2,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.34 : 3,373.74 = 2,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.34/3,373.74 = 2,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.34x = 3,373.74 × 2,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.34x = 6,918,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,918,461.14/2,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.40

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