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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.78, 3,372.54 and 1,699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.78, 3,372.54 and 1,699.38 is: 2,344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.78 : 3,372.54 = 1,699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.78/3,372.54 = 1,699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.78x = 3,372.54 × 1,699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.78x = 5,731,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,220.65/2,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.27

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