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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.41, 3,736.89 and 2,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.41, 3,736.89 and 2,441.52 is: 3,640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.41 : 3,736.89 = 2,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.41/3,736.89 = 2,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.41x = 3,736.89 × 2,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.41x = 9,123,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,691.67/2,506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.14

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