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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.60, 3,659.82 and 1,206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.60, 3,659.82 and 1,206.47 is: 1,808.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.60 : 3,659.82 = 1,206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.60/3,659.82 = 1,206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.60x = 3,659.82 × 1,206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.60x = 4,415,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,444.74/2,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.43

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