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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.12, 3,660.54 and 1,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.12, 3,660.54 and 1,054.40 is: 1,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.12 : 3,660.54 = 1,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.12/3,660.54 = 1,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.12x = 3,660.54 × 1,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.12x = 3,859,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,673.38/2,441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.11

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