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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.55, 3,621.02 and 1,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.55, 3,621.02 and 1,244.41 is: 1,866.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.55 : 3,621.02 = 1,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.55/3,621.02 = 1,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.55x = 3,621.02 × 1,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.55x = 4,506,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,018.22/2,413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.97

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