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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.49, 4,477.40 and 1,752.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.49, 4,477.40 and 1,752.41 is: 2,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.49 : 4,477.40 = 1,752.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.49/4,477.40 = 1,752.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.49x = 4,477.40 × 1,752.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.49x = 7,846,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846,220.58/3,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.32

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