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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.30, 3,371.64 and 1,381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.30, 3,371.64 and 1,381.09 is: 1,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.30 : 3,371.64 = 1,381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.30/3,371.64 = 1,381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.30x = 3,371.64 × 1,381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.30x = 4,656,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,538.29/2,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.84

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