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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.09, 3,663.45 and 1,208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.09, 3,663.45 and 1,208.55 is: 1,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.09 : 3,663.45 = 1,208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.09/3,663.45 = 1,208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.09x = 3,663.45 × 1,208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.09x = 4,427,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,462.50/2,442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.98

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