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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.59, 3,661.01 and 2,093.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.59, 3,661.01 and 2,093.49 is: 3,136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.59 : 3,661.01 = 2,093.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.59/3,661.01 = 2,093.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.59x = 3,661.01 × 2,093.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.59x = 7,664,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,287.82/2,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.49

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