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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.47, 4,180.74 and 2,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.47, 4,180.74 and 2,441.98 is: 3,659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.47 : 4,180.74 = 2,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.47/4,180.74 = 2,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.47x = 4,180.74 × 2,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.47x = 10,209,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209,283.47/2,789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.94

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