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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.54, 4,664.71 and 2,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.54, 4,664.71 and 2,444.56 is: 3,371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.54 : 4,664.71 = 2,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.54/4,664.71 = 2,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.54x = 4,664.71 × 2,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.54x = 11,403,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,403,163.48/3,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.18

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