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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.38, 3,666.69 and 1,126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.38, 3,666.69 and 1,126.32 is: 1,690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.38 : 3,666.69 = 1,126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.38/3,666.69 = 1,126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.38x = 3,666.69 × 1,126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.38x = 4,129,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,866.28/2,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.23

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