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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.92, 3,371.38 and 1,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.92, 3,371.38 and 1,881.33 is: 2,597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.92 : 3,371.38 = 1,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.92/3,371.38 = 1,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.92x = 3,371.38 × 1,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.92x = 6,342,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,678.34/2,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.41

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