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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.06, 3,361.62 and 681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.06, 3,361.62 and 681.12 is: 1,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.06 : 3,361.62 = 681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.06/3,361.62 = 681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.06x = 3,361.62 × 681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.06x = 2,289,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,666.61/2,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.69

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