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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.24, 3,090.81 and 1,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.24, 3,090.81 and 1,241.34 is: 1,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.24 : 3,090.81 = 1,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.24/3,090.81 = 1,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.24x = 3,090.81 × 1,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.24x = 3,836,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,746.09/2,064.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.67

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