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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.08, 3,444.66 and 1,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.08, 3,444.66 and 1,377.08 is: 1,900.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.08 : 3,444.66 = 1,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.08/3,444.66 = 1,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.08x = 3,444.66 × 1,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.08x = 4,743,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,572.39/2,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.41

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