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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.55, 3,370.35 and 1,687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.55, 3,370.35 and 1,687.62 is: 2,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.55 : 3,370.35 = 1,687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.55/3,370.35 = 1,687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.55x = 3,370.35 × 1,687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.55x = 5,687,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,870.07/2,443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.71

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