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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.52, 3,655.98 and 1,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.52, 3,655.98 and 1,344.66 is: 2,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.52 : 3,655.98 = 1,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.52/3,655.98 = 1,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.52x = 3,655.98 × 1,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.52x = 4,916,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916,050.07/2,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.52

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