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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.70, 3,373.71 and 1,382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.70, 3,373.71 and 1,382.64 is: 1,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.70 : 3,373.71 = 1,382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.70/3,373.71 = 1,382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.70x = 3,373.71 × 1,382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.70x = 4,664,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,626.39/2,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.06

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