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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.36, 3,444.94 and 1,377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.36, 3,444.94 and 1,377.41 is: 1,900.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.36 : 3,444.94 = 1,377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.36/3,444.94 = 1,377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.36x = 3,444.94 × 1,377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.36x = 4,745,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,094.81/2,496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.81

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