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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.69, 5,688.30 and 2,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.69, 5,688.30 and 2,444.49 is: 3,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.69 : 5,688.30 = 2,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.69/5,688.30 = 2,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.69x = 5,688.30 × 2,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.69x = 13,904,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,904,992.47/4,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.80

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