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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.71, 3,365.57 and 1,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.71, 3,365.57 and 1,073.44 is: 1,610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.71 : 3,365.57 = 1,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.71/3,365.57 = 1,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.71x = 3,365.57 × 1,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.71x = 3,612,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,744.35/2,243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.16

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