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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.58, 3,375.09 and 2,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.58, 3,375.09 and 2,182.14 is: 3,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.58 : 3,375.09 = 2,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.58/3,375.09 = 2,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.58x = 3,375.09 × 2,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.58x = 7,364,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,364,918.89/2,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.75

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