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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.20, 3,663.60 and 981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.20, 3,663.60 and 981.40 is: 1,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.20 : 3,663.60 = 981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.20/3,663.60 = 981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.20x = 3,663.60 × 981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.20x = 3,595,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,457.04/2,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.82

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