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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.12, 3,370.62 and 1,559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.12, 3,370.62 and 1,559.32 is: 2,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.12 : 3,370.62 = 1,559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.12/3,370.62 = 1,559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.12x = 3,370.62 × 1,559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.12x = 5,255,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,875.18/2,443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.30

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