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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.94, 3,662.23 and 1,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.94, 3,662.23 and 1,035.88 is: 1,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.94 : 3,662.23 = 1,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.94/3,662.23 = 1,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.94x = 3,662.23 × 1,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.94x = 3,793,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,630.81/2,441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.53

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