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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.04, 3,083.77 and 2,031.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.04, 3,083.77 and 2,031.45 is: 2,795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.04 : 3,083.77 = 2,031.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.04/3,083.77 = 2,031.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.04x = 3,083.77 × 2,031.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.04x = 6,264,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,264,524.57/2,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.36

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