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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.83, 3,372.98 and 1,605.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.83, 3,372.98 and 1,605.98 is: 2,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.83 : 3,372.98 = 1,605.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.83/3,372.98 = 1,605.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.83x = 3,372.98 × 1,605.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.83x = 5,416,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,416,950.87/2,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.68

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