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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.86, 3,374.34 and 1,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.86, 3,374.34 and 1,854.40 is: 2,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.86 : 3,374.34 = 1,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.86/3,374.34 = 1,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.86x = 3,374.34 × 1,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.86x = 6,257,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,257,376.10/2,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.40

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