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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.34, 3,368.85 and 1,379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.34, 3,368.85 and 1,379.05 is: 1,902.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.34 : 3,368.85 = 1,379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.34/3,368.85 = 1,379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.34x = 3,368.85 × 1,379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.34x = 4,645,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,799.00/2,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.97

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