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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.01, 3,680.67 and 2,236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.01, 3,680.67 and 2,236.89 is: 3,372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.01 : 3,680.67 = 2,236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.01/3,680.67 = 2,236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.01x = 3,680.67 × 2,236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.01x = 8,233,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,242.73/2,441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.88

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