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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.94, 3,661.24 and 1,620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.94, 3,661.24 and 1,620.72 is: 2,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.94 : 3,661.24 = 1,620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.94/3,661.24 = 1,620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.94x = 3,661.24 × 1,620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.94x = 5,933,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,844.89/2,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.99

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