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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.62, 3,372.24 and 1,381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.62, 3,372.24 and 1,381.58 is: 1,906.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.62 : 3,372.24 = 1,381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.62/3,372.24 = 1,381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.62x = 3,372.24 × 1,381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.62x = 4,659,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,019.34/2,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.61

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