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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.52, 3,644.52 and 2,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.52, 3,644.52 and 2,261.04 is: 3,375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.52 : 3,644.52 = 2,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.52/3,644.52 = 2,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.52x = 3,644.52 × 2,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.52x = 8,240,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,405.50/2,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.11

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