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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.86, 3,661.99 and 1,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.86, 3,661.99 and 1,054.33 is: 1,581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.86 : 3,661.99 = 1,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.86/3,661.99 = 1,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.86x = 3,661.99 × 1,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.86x = 3,860,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,945.92/2,441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.15

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