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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.31, 4,355.73 and 1,443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.31, 4,355.73 and 1,443.33 is: 2,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.31 : 4,355.73 = 1,443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.31/4,355.73 = 1,443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.31x = 4,355.73 × 1,443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.31x = 6,286,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286,755.78/2,905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.88

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