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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.62, 3,339.33 and 2,444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.62, 3,339.33 and 2,444.83 is: 3,328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.62 : 3,339.33 = 2,444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.62/3,339.33 = 2,444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.62x = 3,339.33 × 2,444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.62x = 8,164,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,110.90/2,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.73

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