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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.41, 3,664.90 and 1,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.41, 3,664.90 and 1,332.62 is: 1,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.41 : 3,664.90 = 1,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.41/3,664.90 = 1,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.41x = 3,664.90 × 1,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.41x = 4,883,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,919.04/2,442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.63

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