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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.93, 3,664.20 and 1,620.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.93, 3,664.20 and 1,620.59 is: 2,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.93 : 3,664.20 = 1,620.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.93/3,664.20 = 1,620.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.93x = 3,664.20 × 1,620.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.93x = 5,938,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938,147.56/2,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.75

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