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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.32, 5,122.08 and 2,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.32, 5,122.08 and 2,441.76 is: 3,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.32 : 5,122.08 = 2,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.32/5,122.08 = 2,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.32x = 5,122.08 × 2,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.32x = 12,506,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,506,890.06/3,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.22

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