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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.70, 3,660.15 and 1,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.70, 3,660.15 and 1,903.20 is: 2,849.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.70 : 3,660.15 = 1,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.70/3,660.15 = 1,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.70x = 3,660.15 × 1,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.70x = 6,965,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,997.48/2,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.43

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