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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.68, 3,667.62 and 1,144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.68, 3,667.62 and 1,144.63 is: 1,717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.68 : 3,667.62 = 1,144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.68/3,667.62 = 1,144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.68x = 3,667.62 × 1,144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.68x = 4,198,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,049.54/2,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.22

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