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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.30, 3,376.97 and 2,043.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.30, 3,376.97 and 2,043.41 is: 2,818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.30 : 3,376.97 = 2,043.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.30/3,376.97 = 2,043.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.30x = 3,376.97 × 2,043.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.30x = 6,900,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,514.83/2,448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.49

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