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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.24, 3,663.23 and 1,208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.24, 3,663.23 and 1,208.32 is: 1,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.24 : 3,663.23 = 1,208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.24/3,663.23 = 1,208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.24x = 3,663.23 × 1,208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.24x = 4,426,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,338.87/2,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.15

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