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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.39, 3,666.90 and 1,520.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.39, 3,666.90 and 1,520.29 is: 2,281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.39 : 3,666.90 = 1,520.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.39/3,666.90 = 1,520.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.39x = 3,666.90 × 1,520.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.39x = 5,574,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,751.40/2,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.56

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