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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.70, 3,664.29 and 1,212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.70, 3,664.29 and 1,212.99 is: 1,818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.70 : 3,664.29 = 1,212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.70/3,664.29 = 1,212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.70x = 3,664.29 × 1,212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.70x = 4,444,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,722.74/2,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.11

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