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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.14, 3,372.12 and 1,395.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.14, 3,372.12 and 1,395.81 is: 1,926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.14 : 3,372.12 = 1,395.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.14/3,372.12 = 1,395.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.14x = 3,372.12 × 1,395.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.14x = 4,706,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,838.82/2,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.55

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