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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.63, 3,369.75 and 1,497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.63, 3,369.75 and 1,497.56 is: 2,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.63 : 3,369.75 = 1,497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.63/3,369.75 = 1,497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.63x = 3,369.75 × 1,497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.63x = 5,046,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,388.77/2,441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.81

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