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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.52, 3,663.36 and 1,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.52, 3,663.36 and 1,287.36 is: 1,931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.52 : 3,663.36 = 1,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.52/3,663.36 = 1,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.52x = 3,663.36 × 1,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.52x = 4,716,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,063.13/2,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.61

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