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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.01, 3,340.87 and 1,373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.01, 3,340.87 and 1,373.41 is: 1,895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.01 : 3,340.87 = 1,373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.01/3,340.87 = 1,373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.01x = 3,340.87 × 1,373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.01x = 4,588,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,384.27/2,421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.24

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