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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.52, 3,371.99 and 1,814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.52, 3,371.99 and 1,814.76 is: 2,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.52 : 3,371.99 = 1,814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.52/3,371.99 = 1,814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.52x = 3,371.99 × 1,814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.52x = 6,119,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,352.57/2,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.32

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