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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.46, 3,373.32 and 1,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.46, 3,373.32 and 1,396.50 is: 1,927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.46 : 3,373.32 = 1,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.46/3,373.32 = 1,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.46x = 3,373.32 × 1,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.46x = 4,710,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,841.38/2,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.15

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