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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.75, 3,373.76 and 1,340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.75, 3,373.76 and 1,340.75 is: 1,850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.75 : 3,373.76 = 1,340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.75/3,373.76 = 1,340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.75x = 3,373.76 × 1,340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.75x = 4,523,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,362.02/2,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.24

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