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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.88, 3,374.28 and 1,513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.88, 3,374.28 and 1,513.68 is: 2,089.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.88 : 3,374.28 = 1,513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.88/3,374.28 = 1,513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.88x = 3,374.28 × 1,513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.88x = 5,107,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107,580.15/2,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.09

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