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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.67, 3,656.97 and 1,465.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.67, 3,656.97 and 1,465.89 is: 2,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.67 : 3,656.97 = 1,465.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.67/3,656.97 = 1,465.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.67x = 3,656.97 × 1,465.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.67x = 5,360,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,715.75/2,441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.51

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