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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.80, 4,675.96 and 2,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.80, 4,675.96 and 2,444.52 is: 3,372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.80 : 4,675.96 = 2,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.80/4,675.96 = 2,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.80x = 4,675.96 × 2,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.80x = 11,430,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,430,477.74/3,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.02

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