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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.13, 3,371.49 and 1,653.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.13, 3,371.49 and 1,653.81 is: 2,284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.13 : 3,371.49 = 1,653.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.13/3,371.49 = 1,653.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.13x = 3,371.49 × 1,653.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.13x = 5,575,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,575,803.88/2,441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.11

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