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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.04, 3,312.75 and 1,443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.04, 3,312.75 and 1,443.69 is: 1,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.04 : 3,312.75 = 1,443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.04/3,312.75 = 1,443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.04x = 3,312.75 × 1,443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.04x = 4,782,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,584.05/2,401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.88

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