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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.91, 3,373.86 and 1,449.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.91, 3,373.86 and 1,449.81 is: 2,000.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.91 : 3,373.86 = 1,449.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.91/3,373.86 = 1,449.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.91x = 3,373.86 × 1,449.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.91x = 4,891,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,455.97/2,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.67

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