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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.25, 3,561.73 and 2,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.25, 3,561.73 and 2,441.14 is: 3,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.25 : 3,561.73 = 2,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.25/3,561.73 = 2,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.25x = 3,561.73 × 2,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.25x = 8,694,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,681.57/2,579.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.01

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