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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.77, 3,372.64 and 1,605.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.77, 3,372.64 and 1,605.15 is: 2,215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.77 : 3,372.64 = 1,605.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.77/3,372.64 = 1,605.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.77x = 3,372.64 × 1,605.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.77x = 5,413,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,589.08/2,443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.26

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