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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.46, 4,182.62 and 2,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.46, 4,182.62 and 2,444.30 is: 3,653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.46 : 4,182.62 = 2,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.46/4,182.62 = 2,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.46x = 4,182.62 × 2,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.46x = 10,223,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,578.07/2,798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.29

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