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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.59, 3,372.71 and 2,049.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.59, 3,372.71 and 2,049.93 is: 2,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.59 : 3,372.71 = 2,049.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.59/3,372.71 = 2,049.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.59x = 3,372.71 × 2,049.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.59x = 6,913,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,809.16/2,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.37

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