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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.63, 3,374.75 and 1,548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.63, 3,374.75 and 1,548.81 is: 2,138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.63 : 3,374.75 = 1,548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.63/3,374.75 = 1,548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.63x = 3,374.75 × 1,548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.63x = 5,226,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,838.80/2,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.09

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