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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.70, 3,663.18 and 1,402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.70, 3,663.18 and 1,402.38 is: 2,103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.70 : 3,663.18 = 1,402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.70/3,663.18 = 1,402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.70x = 3,663.18 × 1,402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.70x = 5,137,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137,170.37/2,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.93

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