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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.52, 3,372.93 and 1,449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.52, 3,372.93 and 1,449.66 is: 2,000.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.52 : 3,372.93 = 1,449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.52/3,372.93 = 1,449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.52x = 3,372.93 × 1,449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.52x = 4,889,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,601.70/2,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.23

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