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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.44, 3,355.62 and 1,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.44, 3,355.62 and 1,769 is: 2,440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.44 : 3,355.62 = 1,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.44/3,355.62 = 1,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.44x = 3,355.62 × 1,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.44x = 5,936,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,936,091.78/2,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.39

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