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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.01, 3,552.57 and 1,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.01, 3,552.57 and 1,443.76 is: 2,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.01 : 3,552.57 = 1,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.01/3,552.57 = 1,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.01x = 3,552.57 × 1,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.01x = 5,129,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,058.46/2,371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.24

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