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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.65, 3,372.16 and 1,381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.65, 3,372.16 and 1,381.46 is: 1,906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.65 : 3,372.16 = 1,381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.65/3,372.16 = 1,381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.65x = 3,372.16 × 1,381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.65x = 4,658,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,504.15/2,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.37

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