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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.81, 4,536.89 and 2,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.81, 4,536.89 and 2,444.21 is: 3,667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.81 : 4,536.89 = 2,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.81/4,536.89 = 2,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.81x = 4,536.89 × 2,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.81x = 11,089,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,089,077.00/3,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.26

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