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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.40, 3,367.96 and 1,911.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.40, 3,367.96 and 1,911.38 is: 2,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.40 : 3,367.96 = 1,911.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.40/3,367.96 = 1,911.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.40x = 3,367.96 × 1,911.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.40x = 6,437,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,451.38/2,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.63

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