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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.58, 3,666.77 and 1,756.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.58, 3,666.77 and 1,756.99 is: 2,635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.58 : 3,666.77 = 1,756.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.58/3,666.77 = 1,756.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.58x = 3,666.77 × 1,756.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.58x = 6,442,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,480.61/2,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.41

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