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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.02, 3,368.95 and 1,603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.02, 3,368.95 and 1,603.45 is: 2,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.02 : 3,368.95 = 1,603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.02/3,368.95 = 1,603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.02x = 3,368.95 × 1,603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.02x = 5,401,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401,942.88/2,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.17

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