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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.73, 3,372.57 and 1,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.73, 3,372.57 and 1,381.73 is: 1,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.73 : 3,372.57 = 1,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.73/3,372.57 = 1,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.73x = 3,372.57 × 1,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.73x = 4,659,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,964.28/2,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.91

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