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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.18, 3,432.81 and 2,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.18, 3,432.81 and 2,044.46 is: 2,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.18 : 3,432.81 = 2,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.18/3,432.81 = 2,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.18x = 3,432.81 × 2,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.18x = 7,018,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,242.73/2,489.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.50

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