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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.85, 3,373.65 and 1,449.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.85, 3,373.65 and 1,449.95 is: 2,000.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.85 : 3,373.65 = 1,449.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.85/3,373.65 = 1,449.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.85x = 3,373.65 × 1,449.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.85x = 4,891,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,606.95/2,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.78

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