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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.90, 3,675.85 and 1,961.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.90, 3,675.85 and 1,961.33 is: 2,948.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.90 : 3,675.85 = 1,961.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.90/3,675.85 = 1,961.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.90x = 3,675.85 × 1,961.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.90x = 7,209,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209,531.60/2,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.81

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