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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.59, 3,657.78 and 1,207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.59, 3,657.78 and 1,207.55 is: 1,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.59 : 3,657.78 = 1,207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.59/3,657.78 = 1,207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.59x = 3,657.78 × 1,207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.59x = 4,416,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,952.24/2,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.05

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