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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.85, 3,659.04 and 2,242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.85, 3,659.04 and 2,242.53 is: 3,356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.85 : 3,659.04 = 2,242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.85/3,659.04 = 2,242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.85x = 3,659.04 × 2,242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.85x = 8,205,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,506.97/2,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.24

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