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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.34, 3,659.30 and 1,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.34, 3,659.30 and 1,206.12 is: 1,807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.34 : 3,659.30 = 1,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.34/3,659.30 = 1,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.34x = 3,659.30 × 1,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.34x = 4,413,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,554.92/2,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.84

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