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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.52, 3,369.48 and 1,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.52, 3,369.48 and 1,998.12 is: 2,757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.52 : 3,369.48 = 1,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.52/3,369.48 = 1,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.52x = 3,369.48 × 1,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.52x = 6,732,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732,625.38/2,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.55

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