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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.41, 4,753.96 and 2,381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.41, 4,753.96 and 2,381.90 is: 3,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.41 : 4,753.96 = 2,381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.41/4,753.96 = 2,381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.41x = 4,753.96 × 2,381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.41x = 11,323,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,323,427.60/3,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.48

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