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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.89, 3,641.84 and 1,041.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.89, 3,641.84 and 1,041.11 is: 1,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.89 : 3,641.84 = 1,041.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.89/3,641.84 = 1,041.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.89x = 3,641.84 × 1,041.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.89x = 3,791,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,550.19/2,427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.67

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