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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.24, 3,666.22 and 1,210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.24, 3,666.22 and 1,210.32 is: 1,816.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.24 : 3,666.22 = 1,210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.24/3,666.22 = 1,210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.24x = 3,666.22 × 1,210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.24x = 4,437,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,299.39/2,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.15

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