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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.51, 5,978.68 and 2,444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.51, 5,978.68 and 2,444.48 is: 3,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.51 : 5,978.68 = 2,444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.51/5,978.68 = 2,444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.51x = 5,978.68 × 2,444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.51x = 14,614,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614,763.69/4,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.28

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