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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.09, 3,371.25 and 1,434.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.09, 3,371.25 and 1,434.69 is: 1,979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.09 : 3,371.25 = 1,434.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.09/3,371.25 = 1,434.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.09x = 3,371.25 × 1,434.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.09x = 4,836,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,698.66/2,443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.75

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