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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.04, 3,341.10 and 1,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.04, 3,341.10 and 1,373.26 is: 1,895.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.04 : 3,341.10 = 1,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.04/3,341.10 = 1,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.04x = 3,341.10 × 1,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.04x = 4,588,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,198.99/2,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.14

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