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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.71, 3,667.03 and 2,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.71, 3,667.03 and 2,245.20 is: 3,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.71 : 3,667.03 = 2,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.71/3,667.03 = 2,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.71x = 3,667.03 × 2,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.71x = 8,233,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,215.76/2,443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.15

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