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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.40, 3,377.73 and 1,780.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.40, 3,377.73 and 1,780.09 is: 2,459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.40 : 3,377.73 = 1,780.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.40/3,377.73 = 1,780.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.40x = 3,377.73 × 1,780.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.40x = 6,012,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,663.40/2,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.77

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