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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.65, 3,659.94 and 1,467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.65, 3,659.94 and 1,467.69 is: 2,198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.65 : 3,659.94 = 1,467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.65/3,659.94 = 1,467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.65x = 3,659.94 × 1,467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.65x = 5,371,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,657.34/2,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.21

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