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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.69, 3,633.44 and 1,381.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.69, 3,633.44 and 1,381.05 is: 2,072.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.69 : 3,633.44 = 1,381.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.69/3,633.44 = 1,381.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.69x = 3,633.44 × 1,381.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.69x = 5,017,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,955.41/2,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.09

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