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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.63, 3,370.05 and 1,603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.63, 3,370.05 and 1,603.88 is: 2,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.63 : 3,370.05 = 1,603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.63/3,370.05 = 1,603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.63x = 3,370.05 × 1,603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.63x = 5,405,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405,155.79/2,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.03

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