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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.25, 3,601.67 and 841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.25, 3,601.67 and 841.08 is: 1,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.25 : 3,601.67 = 841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.25/3,601.67 = 841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.25x = 3,601.67 × 841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.25x = 3,029,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,301.90/2,401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.55

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