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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.22, 3,444.76 and 1,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.22, 3,444.76 and 1,361.95 is: 1,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.22 : 3,444.76 = 1,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.22/3,444.76 = 1,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.22x = 3,444.76 × 1,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.22x = 4,691,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,590.88/2,496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.48

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