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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.44, 3,369.42 and 1,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.44, 3,369.42 and 1,698.24 is: 2,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.44 : 3,369.42 = 1,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.44/3,369.42 = 1,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.44x = 3,369.42 × 1,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.44x = 5,722,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722,083.82/2,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.81

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