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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.50, 3,662.19 and 1,210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.50, 3,662.19 and 1,210.50 is: 1,813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.50 : 3,662.19 = 1,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.50/3,662.19 = 1,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.50x = 3,662.19 × 1,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.50x = 4,433,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,081.00/2,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.49

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