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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.08, 3,370.26 and 2,178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.08, 3,370.26 and 2,178.64 is: 3,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.08 : 3,370.26 = 2,178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.08/3,370.26 = 2,178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.08x = 3,370.26 × 2,178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.08x = 7,342,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,583.25/2,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.92

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