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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.55, 3,373.63 and 1,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.55, 3,373.63 and 1,882.96 is: 2,599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.55 : 3,373.63 = 1,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.55/3,373.63 = 1,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.55x = 3,373.63 × 1,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.55x = 6,352,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,393.48/2,443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.66

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