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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.80, 3,373.82 and 1,325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.80, 3,373.82 and 1,325.73 is: 1,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.80 : 3,373.82 = 1,325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.80/3,373.82 = 1,325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.80x = 3,373.82 × 1,325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.80x = 4,472,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,750.89/2,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.50

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