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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.99, 3,666.91 and 1,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.99, 3,666.91 and 1,458.08 is: 2,186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.99 : 3,666.91 = 1,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.99/3,666.91 = 1,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.99x = 3,666.91 × 1,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.99x = 5,346,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,629.80/2,444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.77

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