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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.97, 3,369.84 and 1,379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.97, 3,369.84 and 1,379.78 is: 1,904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.97 : 3,369.84 = 1,379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.97/3,369.84 = 1,379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.97x = 3,369.84 × 1,379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.97x = 4,649,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,620.99/2,441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.05

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