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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.42, 3,368.55 and 2,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.42, 3,368.55 and 2,366.83 is: 3,262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.42 : 3,368.55 = 2,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.42/3,368.55 = 2,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.42x = 3,368.55 × 2,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.42x = 7,972,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972,785.20/2,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.96

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