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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.08, 3,341.40 and 1,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.08, 3,341.40 and 1,373.48 is: 1,895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.08 : 3,341.40 = 1,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.08/3,341.40 = 1,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.08x = 3,341.40 × 1,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.08x = 4,589,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,346.07/2,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.58

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