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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.72, 3,664.48 and 1,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.72, 3,664.48 and 1,210.18 is: 1,815.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.72 : 3,664.48 = 1,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.72/3,664.48 = 1,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.72x = 3,664.48 × 1,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.72x = 4,434,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,680.41/2,442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.47

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