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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.82, 3,368.92 and 1,557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.82, 3,368.92 and 1,557.91 is: 2,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.82 : 3,368.92 = 1,557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.82/3,368.92 = 1,557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.82x = 3,368.92 × 1,557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.82x = 5,248,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,474.16/2,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.41

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