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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.78, 3,372.38 and 1,381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.78, 3,372.38 and 1,381.53 is: 1,906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.78 : 3,372.38 = 1,381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.78/3,372.38 = 1,381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.78x = 3,372.38 × 1,381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.78x = 4,659,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,028.80/2,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.48

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