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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.14, 3,638.66 and 2,422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.14, 3,638.66 and 2,422.04 is: 3,610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.14 : 3,638.66 = 2,422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.14/3,638.66 = 2,422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.14x = 3,638.66 × 2,422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.14x = 8,812,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,949.76/2,441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.18

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