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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.38, 3,404.21 and 2,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.38, 3,404.21 and 2,044.27 is: 2,818.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.38 : 3,404.21 = 2,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.38/3,404.21 = 2,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.38x = 3,404.21 × 2,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.38x = 6,959,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,120.98/2,469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.16

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