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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.16, 3,370.35 and 1,880.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.16, 3,370.35 and 1,880.58 is: 2,596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.16 : 3,370.35 = 1,880.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.16/3,370.35 = 1,880.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.16x = 3,370.35 × 1,880.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.16x = 6,338,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,212.80/2,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.39

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