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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.94, 3,664.17 and 1,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.94, 3,664.17 and 1,792.62 is: 2,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.94 : 3,664.17 = 1,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.94/3,664.17 = 1,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.94x = 3,664.17 × 1,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.94x = 6,568,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,464.43/2,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.55

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