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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.81, 3,372.50 and 1,395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.81, 3,372.50 and 1,395.88 is: 1,926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.81 : 3,372.50 = 1,395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.81/3,372.50 = 1,395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.81x = 3,372.50 × 1,395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.81x = 4,707,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,605.30/2,443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.34

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