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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.85, 3,371.22 and 2,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.85, 3,371.22 and 2,046.33 is: 2,821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.85 : 3,371.22 = 2,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.85/3,371.22 = 2,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.85x = 3,371.22 × 2,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.85x = 6,898,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,628.62/2,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.70

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