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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.85, 3,371.11 and 1,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.85, 3,371.11 and 1,448.62 is: 1,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.85 : 3,371.11 = 1,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.85/3,371.11 = 1,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.85x = 3,371.11 × 1,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.85x = 4,883,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,457.37/2,442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.08

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