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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.83, 5,573.61 and 2,444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.83, 5,573.61 and 2,444.95 is: 3,374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.83 : 5,573.61 = 2,444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.83/5,573.61 = 2,444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.83x = 5,573.61 × 2,444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.83x = 13,627,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627,197.77/4,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.05

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