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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.88, 3,659.04 and 1,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.88, 3,659.04 and 1,863 is: 2,791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.88 : 3,659.04 = 1,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.88/3,659.04 = 1,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.88x = 3,659.04 × 1,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.88x = 6,816,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816,791.52/2,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.62

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