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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.29, 3,660.95 and 1,271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.29, 3,660.95 and 1,271.69 is: 1,905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.29 : 3,660.95 = 1,271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.29/3,660.95 = 1,271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.29x = 3,660.95 × 1,271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.29x = 4,655,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,579.81/2,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.46

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