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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.98, 3,372.90 and 1,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.98, 3,372.90 and 1,396.02 is: 1,926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.98 : 3,372.90 = 1,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.98/3,372.90 = 1,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.98x = 3,372.90 × 1,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.98x = 4,708,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,635.86/2,443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.63

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