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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.18, 3,661.32 and 2,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.18, 3,661.32 and 2,032.94 is: 3,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.18 : 3,661.32 = 2,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.18/3,661.32 = 2,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.18x = 3,661.32 × 2,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.18x = 7,443,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,243.88/2,441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.04

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