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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.23, 3,372.44 and 1,561.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.23, 3,372.44 and 1,561.41 is: 2,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.23 : 3,372.44 = 1,561.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.23/3,372.44 = 1,561.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.23x = 3,372.44 × 1,561.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.23x = 5,265,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,753.73/2,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.24

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