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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.82, 3,664.70 and 1,272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.82, 3,664.70 and 1,272.18 is: 1,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.82 : 3,664.70 = 1,272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.82/3,664.70 = 1,272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.82x = 3,664.70 × 1,272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.82x = 4,662,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,158.05/2,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.30

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