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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241, 3,364.20 and 1,616.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241, 3,364.20 and 1,616.76 is: 2,427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241 : 3,364.20 = 1,616.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241/3,364.20 = 1,616.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241x = 3,364.20 × 1,616.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241x = 5,439,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,103.99/2,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.09

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