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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.91, 3,374.83 and 1,561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.91, 3,374.83 and 1,561.26 is: 2,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.91 : 3,374.83 = 1,561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.91/3,374.83 = 1,561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.91x = 3,374.83 × 1,561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.91x = 5,268,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,987.09/2,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.97

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