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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.63, 3,341.94 and 1,373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.63, 3,341.94 and 1,373.64 is: 1,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.63 : 3,341.94 = 1,373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.63/3,341.94 = 1,373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.63x = 3,341.94 × 1,373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.63x = 4,590,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,622.46/2,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.67

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