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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.50, 3,372.03 and 1,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.50, 3,372.03 and 1,395.59 is: 1,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.50 : 3,372.03 = 1,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.50/3,372.03 = 1,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.50x = 3,372.03 × 1,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.50x = 4,705,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,954.49/2,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.91

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