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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.04, 3,657.36 and 2,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.04, 3,657.36 and 2,331.36 is: 3,493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.04 : 3,657.36 = 2,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.04/3,657.36 = 2,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.04x = 3,657.36 × 2,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.04x = 8,526,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,622.81/2,441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.03

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