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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.44, 3,387.36 and 2,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.44, 3,387.36 and 2,441.04 is: 3,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.44 : 3,387.36 = 2,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.44/3,387.36 = 2,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.44x = 3,387.36 × 2,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.44x = 8,268,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268,681.25/2,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.99

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