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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.96, 3,373.14 and 1,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.96, 3,373.14 and 1,606.14 is: 2,215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.96 : 3,373.14 = 1,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.96/3,373.14 = 1,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.96x = 3,373.14 × 1,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.96x = 5,417,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,735.08/2,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.88

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