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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.56, 3,369.66 and 2,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.56, 3,369.66 and 2,234.20 is: 3,083.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.56 : 3,369.66 = 2,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.56/3,369.66 = 2,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.56x = 3,369.66 × 2,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.56x = 7,528,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,528,494.37/2,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.48

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