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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.05, 3,091.52 and 1,344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.05, 3,091.52 and 1,344.69 is: 1,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.05 : 3,091.52 = 1,344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.05/3,091.52 = 1,344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.05x = 3,091.52 × 1,344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.05x = 4,157,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,129.31/2,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.00

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