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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.66, 3,371.43 and 2,255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.66, 3,371.43 and 2,255.07 is: 3,113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.66 : 3,371.43 = 2,255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.66/3,371.43 = 2,255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.66x = 3,371.43 × 2,255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.66x = 7,602,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602,819.08/2,441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.79

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