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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.81, 3,371.09 and 1,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.81, 3,371.09 and 1,366.08 is: 1,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.81 : 3,371.09 = 1,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.81/3,371.09 = 1,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.81x = 3,371.09 × 1,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.81x = 4,605,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,178.63/2,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.20

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