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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.82, 3,362.46 and 2,111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.82, 3,362.46 and 2,111.18 is: 2,904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.82 : 3,362.46 = 2,111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.82/3,362.46 = 2,111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.82x = 3,362.46 × 2,111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.82x = 7,098,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,758.30/2,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.78

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