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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.91, 3,372.89 and 1,381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.91, 3,372.89 and 1,381.72 is: 1,906.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.91 : 3,372.89 = 1,381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.91/3,372.89 = 1,381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.91x = 3,372.89 × 1,381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.91x = 4,660,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,389.57/2,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.94

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