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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.87, 3,367.25 and 1,656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.87, 3,367.25 and 1,656.55 is: 2,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.87 : 3,367.25 = 1,656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.87/3,367.25 = 1,656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.87x = 3,367.25 × 1,656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.87x = 5,578,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,001.15/2,443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.45

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