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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.76, 3,656.70 and 1,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.76, 3,656.70 and 1,143.60 is: 1,712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.76 : 3,656.70 = 1,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.76/3,656.70 = 1,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.76x = 3,656.70 × 1,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.76x = 4,181,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,802.12/2,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.62

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