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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.44, 3,267.96 and 2,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.44, 3,267.96 and 2,201.52 is: 3,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.44 : 3,267.96 = 2,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.44/3,267.96 = 2,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.44x = 3,267.96 × 2,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.44x = 7,194,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,479.30/2,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.50

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