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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.46, 3,663.72 and 1,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.46, 3,663.72 and 1,054.56 is: 1,582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.46 : 3,663.72 = 1,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.46/3,663.72 = 1,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.46x = 3,663.72 × 1,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.46x = 3,863,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,612.56/2,441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.50

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