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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.88, 3,347.76 and 1,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.88, 3,347.76 and 1,541.44 is: 2,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.88 : 3,347.76 = 1,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.88/3,347.76 = 1,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.88x = 3,347.76 × 1,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.88x = 5,160,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,371.17/2,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.09

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