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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.45, 3,371.38 and 1,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.45, 3,371.38 and 1,381.24 is: 1,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.45 : 3,371.38 = 1,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.45/3,371.38 = 1,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.45x = 3,371.38 × 1,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.45x = 4,656,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,684.91/2,443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.78

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