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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.43, 3,666.66 and 1,520.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.43, 3,666.66 and 1,520.79 is: 2,282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.43 : 3,666.66 = 1,520.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.43/3,666.66 = 1,520.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.43x = 3,666.66 × 1,520.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.43x = 5,576,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,219.86/2,443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.13

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