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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.06, 3,092.67 and 1,309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.06, 3,092.67 and 1,309.56 is: 1,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.06 : 3,092.67 = 1,309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.06/3,092.67 = 1,309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.06x = 3,092.67 × 1,309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.06x = 4,050,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,036.93/2,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.20

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