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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.60, 3,370.80 and 1,448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.60, 3,370.80 and 1,448.56 is: 1,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.60 : 3,370.80 = 1,448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.60/3,370.80 = 1,448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.60x = 3,370.80 × 1,448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.60x = 4,882,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,806.05/2,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.20

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