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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443, 3,655.32 and 1,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443, 3,655.32 and 1,714 is: 2,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443 : 3,655.32 = 1,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443/3,655.32 = 1,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443x = 3,655.32 × 1,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443x = 6,265,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,265,218.48/2,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.56

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