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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.52, 4,402.48 and 2,241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.52, 4,402.48 and 2,241.62 is: 3,359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.52 : 4,402.48 = 2,241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.52/4,402.48 = 2,241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.52x = 4,402.48 × 2,241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.52x = 9,868,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,868,687.22/2,937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.53

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