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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.18, 3,666.72 and 2,155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.18, 3,666.72 and 2,155.16 is: 3,237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.18 : 3,666.72 = 2,155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.18/3,666.72 = 2,155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.18x = 3,666.72 × 2,155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.18x = 7,902,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,385.52/2,441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.12

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