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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.14, 3,370.83 and 1,559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.14, 3,370.83 and 1,559.82 is: 2,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.14 : 3,370.83 = 1,559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.14/3,370.83 = 1,559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.14x = 3,370.83 × 1,559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.14x = 5,257,888.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,257,888.05/2,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.10

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