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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.72, 3,661.20 and 1,206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.72, 3,661.20 and 1,206.48 is: 1,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.72 : 3,661.20 = 1,206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.72/3,661.20 = 1,206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.72x = 3,661.20 × 1,206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.72x = 4,417,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,164.58/2,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.04

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