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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.44, 3,367.44 and 2,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.44, 3,367.44 and 2,176 is: 2,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.44 : 3,367.44 = 2,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.44/3,367.44 = 2,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.44x = 3,367.44 × 2,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.44x = 7,327,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,549.44/2,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.41

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