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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.04, 3,356.70 and 1,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.04, 3,356.70 and 1,372.72 is: 2,056.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.04 : 3,356.70 = 1,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.04/3,356.70 = 1,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.04x = 3,356.70 × 1,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.04x = 4,607,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,809.22/2,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.10

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