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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.45, 3,663.70 and 1,055.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.45, 3,663.70 and 1,055.75 is: 1,584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.45 : 3,663.70 = 1,055.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.45/3,663.70 = 1,055.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.45x = 3,663.70 × 1,055.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.45x = 3,867,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,930.32/2,441.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.27

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