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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.24, 4,013.82 and 1,443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.24, 4,013.82 and 1,443.42 is: 2,164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.24 : 4,013.82 = 1,443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.24/4,013.82 = 1,443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.24x = 4,013.82 × 1,443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.24x = 5,793,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793,628.06/2,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.84

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