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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.43, 3,659.65 and 1,857.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.43, 3,659.65 and 1,857.53 is: 2,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.43 : 3,659.65 = 1,857.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.43/3,659.65 = 1,857.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.43x = 3,659.65 × 1,857.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.43x = 6,797,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,914.17/2,443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.12

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