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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.10, 3,090.93 and 1,400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.10, 3,090.93 and 1,400.20 is: 1,931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.10 : 3,090.93 = 1,400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.10/3,090.93 = 1,400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.10x = 3,090.93 × 1,400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.10x = 4,327,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,920.19/2,241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.16

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