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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.38, 3,371.94 and 1,395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.38, 3,371.94 and 1,395.78 is: 1,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.38 : 3,371.94 = 1,395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.38/3,371.94 = 1,395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.38x = 3,371.94 × 1,395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.38x = 4,706,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,486.41/2,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.22

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