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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.74, 3,063.24 and 1,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.74, 3,063.24 and 1,443.60 is: 2,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.74 : 3,063.24 = 1,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.74/3,063.24 = 1,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.74x = 3,063.24 × 1,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.74x = 4,422,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,093.26/2,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.85

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