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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.70, 3,372.06 and 1,499.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.70, 3,372.06 and 1,499.78 is: 2,069.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.70 : 3,372.06 = 1,499.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.70/3,372.06 = 1,499.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.70x = 3,372.06 × 1,499.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.70x = 5,057,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,348.15/2,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.55

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