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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.36, 4,406.26 and 2,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.36, 4,406.26 and 2,444 is: 3,374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.36 : 4,406.26 = 2,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.36/4,406.26 = 2,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.36x = 4,406.26 × 2,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.36x = 10,768,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,768,899.44/3,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.39

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