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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.30, 3,444.33 and 1,613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.30, 3,444.33 and 1,613.32 is: 2,225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.30 : 3,444.33 = 1,613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.30/3,444.33 = 1,613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.30x = 3,444.33 × 1,613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.30x = 5,556,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556,806.48/2,497.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.13

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