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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.22, 3,662.24 and 1,208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.22, 3,662.24 and 1,208.67 is: 1,813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.22 : 3,662.24 = 1,208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.22/3,662.24 = 1,208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.22x = 3,662.24 × 1,208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.22x = 4,426,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,433.58/2,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.21

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