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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.12, 3,444.85 and 1,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.12, 3,444.85 and 1,377.28 is: 1,900.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.12 : 3,444.85 = 1,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.12/3,444.85 = 1,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.12x = 3,444.85 × 1,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.12x = 4,744,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,523.01/2,496.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.76

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