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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.23, 3,444.81 and 1,377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.23, 3,444.81 and 1,377.19 is: 1,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.23 : 3,444.81 = 1,377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.23/3,444.81 = 1,377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.23x = 3,444.81 × 1,377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.23x = 4,744,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,145.40/2,496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.52

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