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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.84, 3,374.43 and 2,051.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.84, 3,374.43 and 2,051.18 is: 2,831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.84 : 3,374.43 = 2,051.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.84/3,374.43 = 2,051.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.84x = 3,374.43 × 2,051.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.84x = 6,921,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,563.33/2,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.09

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