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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.60, 3,373.44 and 1,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.60, 3,373.44 and 1,382.54 is: 1,907.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.60 : 3,373.44 = 1,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.60/3,373.44 = 1,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.60x = 3,373.44 × 1,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.60x = 4,663,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,915.74/2,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.84

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