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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.43, 3,373.13 and 2,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.43, 3,373.13 and 2,003.74 is: 2,760.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.43 : 3,373.13 = 2,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.43/3,373.13 = 2,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.43x = 3,373.13 × 2,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.43x = 6,758,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,875.51/2,448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.49

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