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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.41, 3,461.21 and 2,441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.41, 3,461.21 and 2,441.17 is: 3,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.41 : 3,461.21 = 2,441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.41/3,461.21 = 2,441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.41x = 3,461.21 × 2,441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.41x = 8,449,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,402.02/2,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.77

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