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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.21, 3,661.89 and 2,033.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.21, 3,661.89 and 2,033.31 is: 3,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.21 : 3,661.89 = 2,033.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.21/3,661.89 = 2,033.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.21x = 3,661.89 × 2,033.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.21x = 7,445,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,757.56/2,439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.53

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