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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.43, 3,653.94 and 2,031.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.43, 3,653.94 and 2,031.39 is: 3,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.43 : 3,653.94 = 2,031.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.43/3,653.94 = 2,031.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.43x = 3,653.94 × 2,031.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.43x = 7,422,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422,577.18/2,441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.26

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