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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.04, 3,363.98 and 1,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.04, 3,363.98 and 1,699.14 is: 2,550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.04 : 3,363.98 = 1,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.04/3,363.98 = 1,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.04x = 3,363.98 × 1,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.04x = 5,715,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,872.98/2,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.54

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