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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.75, 3,663.09 and 981.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.75, 3,663.09 and 981.02 is: 1,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.75 : 3,663.09 = 981.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.75/3,663.09 = 981.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.75x = 3,663.09 × 981.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.75x = 3,593,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,541.33/2,441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.71

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