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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.24, 3,541.38 and 2,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.24, 3,541.38 and 2,244.15 is: 3,365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.24 : 3,541.38 = 2,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.24/3,541.38 = 2,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.24x = 3,541.38 × 2,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.24x = 7,947,387.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,387.93/2,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.77

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