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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.29, 3,382.82 and 1,443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.29, 3,382.82 and 1,443.22 is: 1,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.29 : 3,382.82 = 1,443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.29/3,382.82 = 1,443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.29x = 3,382.82 × 1,443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.29x = 4,882,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,143.22/2,451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.67

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