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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.92, 3,374.34 and 1,854.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.92, 3,374.34 and 1,854.46 is: 2,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.92 : 3,374.34 = 1,854.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.92/3,374.34 = 1,854.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.92x = 3,374.34 × 1,854.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.92x = 6,257,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,257,578.56/2,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.42

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