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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.67, 3,659.55 and 1,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.67, 3,659.55 and 1,269.98 is: 1,901.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.67 : 3,659.55 = 1,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.67/3,659.55 = 1,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.67x = 3,659.55 × 1,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.67x = 4,647,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,537.01/2,443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.87

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