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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.85, 3,373.58 and 1,449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.85, 3,373.58 and 1,449.93 is: 2,000.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.85 : 3,373.58 = 1,449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.85/3,373.58 = 1,449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.85x = 3,373.58 × 1,449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.85x = 4,891,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,460.95/2,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.72

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