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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.68, 3,367.44 and 1,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.68, 3,367.44 and 1,603.44 is: 2,209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.68 : 3,367.44 = 1,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.68/3,367.44 = 1,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.68x = 3,367.44 × 1,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.68x = 5,399,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399,487.99/2,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.57

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