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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.93, 3,371.39 and 1,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.93, 3,371.39 and 1,881.33 is: 2,597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.93 : 3,371.39 = 1,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.93/3,371.39 = 1,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.93x = 3,371.39 × 1,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.93x = 6,342,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,687.74/2,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.41

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