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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.88, 3,661.70 and 1,208.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.88, 3,661.70 and 1,208.79 is: 1,812.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.88 : 3,661.70 = 1,208.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.88/3,661.70 = 1,208.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.88x = 3,661.70 × 1,208.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.88x = 4,426,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,220.30/2,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.63

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