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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.52, 3,373.35 and 1,449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.52, 3,373.35 and 1,449.21 is: 1,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.52 : 3,373.35 = 1,449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.52/3,373.35 = 1,449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.52x = 3,373.35 × 1,449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.52x = 4,888,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,675.69/2,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.85

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