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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.83, 3,663.13 and 1,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.83, 3,663.13 and 1,055.59 is: 1,583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.83 : 3,663.13 = 1,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.83/3,663.13 = 1,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.83x = 3,663.13 × 1,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.83x = 3,866,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,751.60/2,441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.55

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