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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.52, 3,278.52 and 1,443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.52, 3,278.52 and 1,443.48 is: 1,992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.52 : 3,278.52 = 1,443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.52/3,278.52 = 1,443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.52x = 3,278.52 × 1,443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.52x = 4,732,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,478.05/2,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.19

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