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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.38, 3,371.82 and 1,395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.38, 3,371.82 and 1,395.36 is: 1,925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.38 : 3,371.82 = 1,395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.38/3,371.82 = 1,395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.38x = 3,371.82 × 1,395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.38x = 4,704,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,902.76/2,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.57

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