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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.51, 3,681.42 and 2,237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.51, 3,681.42 and 2,237.39 is: 3,373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.51 : 3,681.42 = 2,237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.51/3,681.42 = 2,237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.51x = 3,681.42 × 2,237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.51x = 8,236,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236,772.29/2,441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.64

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