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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.96, 3,373.41 and 1,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.96, 3,373.41 and 1,950 is: 2,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.96 : 3,373.41 = 1,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.96/3,373.41 = 1,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.96x = 3,373.41 × 1,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.96x = 6,578,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,149.50/2,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.59

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