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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.76, 5,978.94 and 2,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.76, 5,978.94 and 2,444.64 is: 3,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.76 : 5,978.94 = 2,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.76/5,978.94 = 2,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.76x = 5,978.94 × 2,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.76x = 14,616,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616,355.88/4,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.45

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