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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.35, 3,660.42 and 2,241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.35, 3,660.42 and 2,241.99 is: 3,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.35 : 3,660.42 = 2,241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.35/3,660.42 = 2,241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.35x = 3,660.42 × 2,241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.35x = 8,206,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,206,625.04/2,437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.03

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