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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.08, 3,666.84 and 2,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.08, 3,666.84 and 2,314.86 is: 3,474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.08 : 3,666.84 = 2,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.08/3,666.84 = 2,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.08x = 3,666.84 × 2,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.08x = 8,488,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,221.24/2,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.39

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