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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.79, 3,372.71 and 1,395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.79, 3,372.71 and 1,395.86 is: 1,926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.79 : 3,372.71 = 1,395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.79/3,372.71 = 1,395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.79x = 3,372.71 × 1,395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.79x = 4,707,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,807.14/2,443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.43

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