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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.92, 3,664.19 and 1,620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.92, 3,664.19 and 1,620.58 is: 2,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.92 : 3,664.19 = 1,620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.92/3,664.19 = 1,620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.92x = 3,664.19 × 1,620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.92x = 5,938,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938,107.92/2,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.74

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