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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.69, 3,662.79 and 1,211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.69, 3,662.79 and 1,211.99 is: 1,816.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.69 : 3,662.79 = 1,211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.69/3,662.79 = 1,211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.69x = 3,662.79 × 1,211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.69x = 4,439,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,240.48/2,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.61

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