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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.43, 3,444.43 and 1,832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.43, 3,444.43 and 1,832.12 is: 2,527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.43 : 3,444.43 = 1,832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.43/3,444.43 = 1,832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.43x = 3,444.43 × 1,832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.43x = 6,310,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,310,599.93/2,496.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.85

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