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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.04, 3,357.32 and 1,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.04, 3,357.32 and 1,267.84 is: 1,899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.04 : 3,357.32 = 1,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.04/3,357.32 = 1,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.04x = 3,357.32 × 1,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.04x = 4,256,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,544.59/2,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.36

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