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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.85, 3,369.20 and 1,603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.85, 3,369.20 and 1,603.07 is: 2,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.85 : 3,369.20 = 1,603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.85/3,369.20 = 1,603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.85x = 3,369.20 × 1,603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.85x = 5,401,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401,038.58/2,443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.06

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