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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.10, 3,371.56 and 1,380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.10, 3,371.56 and 1,380.92 is: 1,905.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.10 : 3,371.56 = 1,380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.10/3,371.56 = 1,380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.10x = 3,371.56 × 1,380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.10x = 4,655,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,834.33/2,443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.71

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