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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.77, 3,662.21 and 1,893.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.77, 3,662.21 and 1,893.38 is: 2,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.77 : 3,662.21 = 1,893.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.77/3,662.21 = 1,893.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.77x = 3,662.21 × 1,893.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.77x = 6,933,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933,941.59/2,443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.40

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