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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.45, 3,444.84 and 1,377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.45, 3,444.84 and 1,377.33 is: 1,900.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.45 : 3,444.84 = 1,377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.45/3,444.84 = 1,377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.45x = 3,444.84 × 1,377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.45x = 4,744,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,681.48/2,496.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.57

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