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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.35, 3,659.40 and 1,055.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.35, 3,659.40 and 1,055.35 is: 1,581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.35 : 3,659.40 = 1,055.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.35/3,659.40 = 1,055.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.35x = 3,659.40 × 1,055.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.35x = 3,861,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,929.49/2,441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.88

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