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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.83, 3,373.85 and 1,325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.83, 3,373.85 and 1,325.79 is: 1,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.83 : 3,373.85 = 1,325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.83/3,373.85 = 1,325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.83x = 3,373.85 × 1,325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.83x = 4,473,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,016.59/2,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.58

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