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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.61, 3,369.48 and 1,379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.61, 3,369.48 and 1,379.58 is: 1,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.61 : 3,369.48 = 1,379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.61/3,369.48 = 1,379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.61x = 3,369.48 × 1,379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.61x = 4,648,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,467.22/2,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.85

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