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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.91, 3,664.68 and 1,347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.91, 3,664.68 and 1,347.21 is: 2,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.91 : 3,664.68 = 1,347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.91/3,664.68 = 1,347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.91x = 3,664.68 × 1,347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.91x = 4,937,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,093.54/2,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.82

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