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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.05, 3,371.18 and 1,448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.05, 3,371.18 and 1,448.17 is: 1,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.05 : 3,371.18 = 1,448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.05/3,371.18 = 1,448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.05x = 3,371.18 × 1,448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.05x = 4,882,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,041.74/2,443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.34

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