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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.36, 3,663.84 and 1,057.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.36, 3,663.84 and 1,057.46 is: 1,585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.36 : 3,663.84 = 1,057.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.36/3,663.84 = 1,057.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.36x = 3,663.84 × 1,057.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.36x = 3,874,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,364.25/2,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.02

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