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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.37, 3,370.61 and 1,745.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.37, 3,370.61 and 1,745.15 is: 2,407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.37 : 3,370.61 = 1,745.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.37/3,370.61 = 1,745.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.37x = 3,370.61 × 1,745.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.37x = 5,882,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,207.55/2,443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.42

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