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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.48, 3,667.37 and 1,057.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.48, 3,667.37 and 1,057.50 is: 1,586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.48 : 3,667.37 = 1,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.48/3,667.37 = 1,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.48x = 3,667.37 × 1,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.48x = 3,878,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,220.15/2,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.52

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