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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.34, 3,374.82 and 2,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.34, 3,374.82 and 2,003.16 is: 2,765.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.34 : 3,374.82 = 2,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.34/3,374.82 = 2,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.34x = 3,374.82 × 2,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.34x = 6,760,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,760,304.43/2,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.70

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