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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.02, 3,683.67 and 2,238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.02, 3,683.67 and 2,238.90 is: 3,375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.02 : 3,683.67 = 2,238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.02/3,683.67 = 2,238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.02x = 3,683.67 × 2,238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.02x = 8,247,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,368.76/2,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.89

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