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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.28, 3,657.06 and 2,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.28, 3,657.06 and 2,270.64 is: 3,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.28 : 3,657.06 = 2,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.28/3,657.06 = 2,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.28x = 3,657.06 × 2,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.28x = 8,303,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,303,866.72/2,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.44

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