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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.77, 3,374.22 and 1,450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.77, 3,374.22 and 1,450.60 is: 2,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.77 : 3,374.22 = 1,450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.77/3,374.22 = 1,450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.77x = 3,374.22 × 1,450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.77x = 4,894,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,643.53/2,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.09

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