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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.64, 3,372.48 and 1,700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.64, 3,372.48 and 1,700.16 is: 2,345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.64 : 3,372.48 = 1,700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.64/3,372.48 = 1,700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.64x = 3,372.48 × 1,700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.64x = 5,733,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,755.60/2,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.44

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