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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.57, 3,365.69 and 1,443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.57, 3,365.69 and 1,443.89 is: 1,992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.57 : 3,365.69 = 1,443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.57/3,365.69 = 1,443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.57x = 3,365.69 × 1,443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.57x = 4,859,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,687.33/2,438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.84

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