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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.38, 3,660.80 and 1,747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.38, 3,660.80 and 1,747.78 is: 2,617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.38 : 3,660.80 = 1,747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.38/3,660.80 = 1,747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.38x = 3,660.80 × 1,747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.38x = 6,398,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398,255.13/2,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.54

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