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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.08, 3,360.49 and 1,316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.08, 3,360.49 and 1,316.93 is: 1,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.08 : 3,360.49 = 1,316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.08/3,360.49 = 1,316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.08x = 3,360.49 × 1,316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.08x = 4,425,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,510.00/2,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.72

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