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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.04, 3,361.74 and 681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.04, 3,361.74 and 681.18 is: 1,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.04 : 3,361.74 = 681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.04/3,361.74 = 681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.04x = 3,361.74 × 681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.04x = 2,289,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,950.05/2,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.82

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