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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.96, 3,665.34 and 1,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.96, 3,665.34 and 1,288.52 is: 1,934.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.96 : 3,665.34 = 1,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.96/3,665.34 = 1,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.96x = 3,665.34 × 1,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.96x = 4,722,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,863.90/2,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.05

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