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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.58, 3,372.64 and 1,605.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.58, 3,372.64 and 1,605.74 is: 2,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.58 : 3,372.64 = 1,605.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.58/3,372.64 = 1,605.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.58x = 3,372.64 × 1,605.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.58x = 5,415,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,558.06/2,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.33

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