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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.58, 3,643.68 and 2,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.58, 3,643.68 and 2,425.44 is: 3,615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.58 : 3,643.68 = 2,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.58/3,643.68 = 2,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.58x = 3,643.68 × 2,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.58x = 8,837,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,837,549.98/2,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.16

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