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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.72, 3,373.67 and 1,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.72, 3,373.67 and 1,487.30 is: 2,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.72 : 3,373.67 = 1,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.72/3,373.67 = 1,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.72x = 3,373.67 × 1,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.72x = 5,017,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,635.09/2,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.44

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