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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.70, 3,368.25 and 1,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.70, 3,368.25 and 1,851.26 is: 2,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.70 : 3,368.25 = 1,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.70/3,368.25 = 1,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.70x = 3,368.25 × 1,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.70x = 6,235,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,506.50/2,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.76

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