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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.98, 3,363.84 and 1,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.98, 3,363.84 and 1,443.44 is: 1,991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.98 : 3,363.84 = 1,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.98/3,363.84 = 1,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.98x = 3,363.84 × 1,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.98x = 4,855,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,484.39/2,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.60

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