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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.77, 3,651.86 and 2,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.77, 3,651.86 and 2,169.61 is: 3,244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.77 : 3,651.86 = 2,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.77/3,651.86 = 2,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.77x = 3,651.86 × 2,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.77x = 7,923,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,101.13/2,441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.82

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