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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.15, 3,371.34 and 1,381.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.15, 3,371.34 and 1,381.00 is: 1,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.15 : 3,371.34 = 1,381.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.15/3,371.34 = 1,381.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.15x = 3,371.34 × 1,381.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.15x = 4,655,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,828.97/2,443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.67

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