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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.84, 3,668.44 and 1,212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.84, 3,668.44 and 1,212.36 is: 1,819.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.84 : 3,668.44 = 1,212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.84/3,668.44 = 1,212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.84x = 3,668.44 × 1,212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.84x = 4,447,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,469.92/2,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.13

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