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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.79, 3,658.89 and 1,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.79, 3,658.89 and 1,141.74 is: 1,710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.79 : 3,658.89 = 1,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.79/3,658.89 = 1,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.79x = 3,658.89 × 1,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.79x = 4,177,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,501.07/2,441.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.84

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