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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.29, 3,661.88 and 2,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.29, 3,661.88 and 2,072.22 is: 3,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.29 : 3,661.88 = 2,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.29/3,661.88 = 2,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.29x = 3,661.88 × 2,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.29x = 7,588,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,210.61/2,442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.01

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