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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.40, 3,382.02 and 2,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.40, 3,382.02 and 2,070.18 is: 2,864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.40 : 3,382.02 = 2,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.40/3,382.02 = 2,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.40x = 3,382.02 × 2,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.40x = 7,001,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,390.16/2,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.26

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