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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.14, 3,364.29 and 2,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.14, 3,364.29 and 2,388.66 is: 3,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.14 : 3,364.29 = 2,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.14/3,364.29 = 2,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.14x = 3,364.29 × 2,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.14x = 8,036,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036,144.95/2,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.27

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