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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.26, 3,665.58 and 1,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.26, 3,665.58 and 1,127.88 is: 1,692.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.26 : 3,665.58 = 1,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.26/3,665.58 = 1,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.26x = 3,665.58 × 1,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.26x = 4,134,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,334.37/2,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.14

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