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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.45, 5,978.70 and 2,444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.45, 5,978.70 and 2,444.01 is: 3,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.45 : 5,978.70 = 2,444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.45/5,978.70 = 2,444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.45x = 5,978.70 × 2,444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.45x = 14,612,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612,002.59/4,332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.69

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