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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.77, 3,658.70 and 2,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.77, 3,658.70 and 2,073.16 is: 3,103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.77 : 3,658.70 = 2,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.77/3,658.70 = 2,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.77x = 3,658.70 × 2,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.77x = 7,585,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,080.25/2,443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.84

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