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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.77, 4,477.52 and 1,918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.77, 4,477.52 and 1,918.24 is: 2,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.77 : 4,477.52 = 1,918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.77/4,477.52 = 1,918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.77x = 4,477.52 × 1,918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.77x = 8,588,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588,951.57/3,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.01

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