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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.08, 3,682.26 and 1,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.08, 3,682.26 and 1,366.32 is: 2,044.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.08 : 3,682.26 = 1,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.08/3,682.26 = 1,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.08x = 3,682.26 × 1,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.08x = 5,031,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,145.48/2,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.28

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