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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.78, 3,667.58 and 1,212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.78, 3,667.58 and 1,212.23 is: 1,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.78 : 3,667.58 = 1,212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.78/3,667.58 = 1,212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.78x = 3,667.58 × 1,212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.78x = 4,445,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,958.16/2,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.55

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