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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.99, 3,665.43 and 1,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.99, 3,665.43 and 1,273.23 is: 1,910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.99 : 3,665.43 = 1,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.99/3,665.43 = 1,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.99x = 3,665.43 × 1,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.99x = 4,666,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,935.44/2,442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.34

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