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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241, 3,091.95 and 1,524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241, 3,091.95 and 1,524.42 is: 2,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241 : 3,091.95 = 1,524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241/3,091.95 = 1,524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241x = 3,091.95 × 1,524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241x = 4,713,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,430.42/2,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.27

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