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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.58, 3,370.95 and 2,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.58, 3,370.95 and 2,179.14 is: 3,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.58 : 3,370.95 = 2,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.58/3,370.95 = 2,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.58x = 3,370.95 × 2,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.58x = 7,345,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,771.98/2,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.61

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