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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.68, 3,663.54 and 1,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.68, 3,663.54 and 1,783.60 is: 2,672.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.68 : 3,663.54 = 1,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.68/3,663.54 = 1,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.68x = 3,663.54 × 1,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.68x = 6,534,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,289.94/2,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,672.86

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