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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.28, 3,444.86 and 1,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.28, 3,444.86 and 1,377.22 is: 1,900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.28 : 3,444.86 = 1,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.28/3,444.86 = 1,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.28x = 3,444.86 × 1,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.28x = 4,744,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,330.09/2,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.56

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