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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.48, 3,655.80 and 2,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.48, 3,655.80 and 2,238.44 is: 3,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.48 : 3,655.80 = 2,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.48/3,655.80 = 2,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.48x = 3,655.80 × 2,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.48x = 8,183,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,270.67/2,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.77

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