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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.81, 3,369.50 and 1,379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.81, 3,369.50 and 1,379.67 is: 1,903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.81 : 3,369.50 = 1,379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.81/3,369.50 = 1,379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.81x = 3,369.50 × 1,379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.81x = 4,648,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,778.53/2,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.83

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