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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.26, 3,661.87 and 1,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.26, 3,661.87 and 1,270.66 is: 1,905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.26 : 3,661.87 = 1,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.26/3,661.87 = 1,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.26x = 3,661.87 × 1,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.26x = 4,652,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,991.73/2,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.98

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