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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.48, 3,663.84 and 1,288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.48, 3,663.84 and 1,288.04 is: 1,932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.48 : 3,663.84 = 1,288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.48/3,663.84 = 1,288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.48x = 3,663.84 × 1,288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.48x = 4,719,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,172.47/2,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.91

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