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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.05, 3,356.94 and 1,313.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.05, 3,356.94 and 1,313.79 is: 1,967.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.05 : 3,356.94 = 1,313.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.05/3,356.94 = 1,313.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.05x = 3,356.94 × 1,313.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.05x = 4,410,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,306.54/2,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.97

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