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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.86, 3,665.99 and 1,127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.86, 3,665.99 and 1,127.61 is: 1,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.86 : 3,665.99 = 1,127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.86/3,665.99 = 1,127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.86x = 3,665.99 × 1,127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.86x = 4,133,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,809.80/2,443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.51

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