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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.24, 3,371.72 and 1,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.24, 3,371.72 and 1,381.22 is: 1,906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.24 : 3,371.72 = 1,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.24/3,371.72 = 1,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.24x = 3,371.72 × 1,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.24x = 4,657,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,087.10/2,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.11

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