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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.38, 3,667.74 and 1,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.38, 3,667.74 and 1,145.92 is: 1,719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.38 : 3,667.74 = 1,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.38/3,667.74 = 1,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.38x = 3,667.74 × 1,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.38x = 4,202,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,936.62/2,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.43

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