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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.32, 3,659.34 and 1,206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.32, 3,659.34 and 1,206.07 is: 1,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.32 : 3,659.34 = 1,206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.32/3,659.34 = 1,206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.32x = 3,659.34 × 1,206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.32x = 4,413,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,415.57/2,441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.80

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