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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.51, 3,372.05 and 2,355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.51, 3,372.05 and 2,355.22 is: 3,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.51 : 3,372.05 = 2,355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.51/3,372.05 = 2,355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.51x = 3,372.05 × 2,355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.51x = 7,941,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941,917.06/2,443.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.21

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