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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.43, 3,367.61 and 1,999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.43, 3,367.61 and 1,999.74 is: 2,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.43 : 3,367.61 = 1,999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.43/3,367.61 = 1,999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.43x = 3,367.61 × 1,999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.43x = 6,734,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,734,344.42/2,444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.98

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