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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.44, 3,661.93 and 1,520.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.44, 3,661.93 and 1,520.37 is: 2,277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.44 : 3,661.93 = 1,520.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.44/3,661.93 = 1,520.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.44x = 3,661.93 × 1,520.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.44x = 5,567,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,488.51/2,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.61

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