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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.44, 3,361.18 and 1,628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.44, 3,361.18 and 1,628.82 is: 2,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.44 : 3,361.18 = 1,628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.44/3,361.18 = 1,628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.44x = 3,361.18 × 1,628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.44x = 5,474,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474,757.21/2,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.43

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