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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.46, 3,667.86 and 1,519.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.46, 3,667.86 and 1,519.77 is: 2,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.46 : 3,667.86 = 1,519.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.46/3,667.86 = 1,519.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.46x = 3,667.86 × 1,519.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.46x = 5,574,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,303.59/2,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.38

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