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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.68, 3,369.60 and 2,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.68, 3,369.60 and 2,072.16 is: 2,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.68 : 3,369.60 = 2,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.68/3,369.60 = 2,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.68x = 3,369.60 × 2,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.68x = 6,982,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982,350.34/2,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.31

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