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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.95, 3,369.38 and 1,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.95, 3,369.38 and 1,545.96 is: 2,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.95 : 3,369.38 = 1,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.95/3,369.38 = 1,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.95x = 3,369.38 × 1,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.95x = 5,208,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,926.70/2,441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.10

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