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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.03, 3,664.34 and 1,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.03, 3,664.34 and 1,332.25 is: 1,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.03 : 3,664.34 = 1,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.03/3,664.34 = 1,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.03x = 3,664.34 × 1,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.03x = 4,881,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,816.97/2,442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.08

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