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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.24, 3,915.51 and 2,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.24, 3,915.51 and 2,441.69 is: 3,362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.24 : 3,915.51 = 2,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.24/3,915.51 = 2,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.24x = 3,915.51 × 2,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.24x = 9,560,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560,442.03/2,843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.51

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