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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.80, 3,437.28 and 1,443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.80, 3,437.28 and 1,443.72 is: 1,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.80 : 3,437.28 = 1,443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.80/3,437.28 = 1,443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.80x = 3,437.28 × 1,443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.80x = 4,962,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,469.88/2,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.52

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