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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.14, 3,368.26 and 1,545.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.14, 3,368.26 and 1,545.15 is: 2,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.14 : 3,368.26 = 1,545.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.14/3,368.26 = 1,545.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.14x = 3,368.26 × 1,545.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.14x = 5,204,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,463.08/2,441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.98

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