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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.12, 3,444.71 and 1,377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.12, 3,444.71 and 1,377.15 is: 1,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.12 : 3,444.71 = 1,377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.12/3,444.71 = 1,377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.12x = 3,444.71 × 1,377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.12x = 4,743,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,875.49/2,496.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.50

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