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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.06, 3,432.86 and 2,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.06, 3,432.86 and 2,444.14 is: 3,396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.06 : 3,432.86 = 2,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.06/3,432.86 = 2,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.06x = 3,432.86 × 2,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.06x = 8,390,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,390,390.44/2,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.84

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