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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.96, 3,371.82 and 1,614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.96, 3,371.82 and 1,614.52 is: 2,227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.96 : 3,371.82 = 1,614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.96/3,371.82 = 1,614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.96x = 3,371.82 × 1,614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.96x = 5,443,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,870.83/2,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.48

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