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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.22, 3,369.96 and 1,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.22, 3,369.96 and 1,601.94 is: 2,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.22 : 3,369.96 = 1,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.22/3,369.96 = 1,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.22x = 3,369.96 × 1,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.22x = 5,398,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,473.72/2,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.38

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