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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.44, 3,966.43 and 1,604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.44, 3,966.43 and 1,604.13 is: 2,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.44 : 3,966.43 = 1,604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.44/3,966.43 = 1,604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.44x = 3,966.43 × 1,604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.44x = 6,362,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,669.36/2,644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.06

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