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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.93, 3,323.15 and 1,437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.93, 3,323.15 and 1,437.43 is: 2,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.93 : 3,323.15 = 1,437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.93/3,323.15 = 1,437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.93x = 3,323.15 × 1,437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.93x = 4,776,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,771.70/2,216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.68

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