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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.27, 3,368.15 and 1,378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.27, 3,368.15 and 1,378.89 is: 1,902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.27 : 3,368.15 = 1,378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.27/3,368.15 = 1,378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.27x = 3,368.15 × 1,378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.27x = 4,644,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,306.63/2,441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.41

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