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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.62, 3,666.93 and 1,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.62, 3,666.93 and 1,624.50 is: 2,436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.62 : 3,666.93 = 1,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.62/3,666.93 = 1,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.62x = 3,666.93 × 1,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.62x = 5,956,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956,927.79/2,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.75

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