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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.41, 4,017.20 and 1,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.41, 4,017.20 and 1,441.70 is: 2,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.41 : 4,017.20 = 1,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.41/4,017.20 = 1,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.41x = 4,017.20 × 1,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.41x = 5,791,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,585.01/2,673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.37

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