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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.38, 3,444.41 and 1,612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.38, 3,444.41 and 1,612.03 is: 2,224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.38 : 3,444.41 = 1,612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.38/3,444.41 = 1,612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.38x = 3,444.41 × 1,612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.38x = 5,552,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,484.19/2,496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.21

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