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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.02, 3,664.53 and 1,715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.02, 3,664.53 and 1,715.84 is: 2,573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.02 : 3,664.53 = 1,715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.02/3,664.53 = 1,715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.02x = 3,664.53 × 1,715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.02x = 6,287,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,742.74/2,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.76

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