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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.10, 3,092.78 and 1,356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.10, 3,092.78 and 1,356.39 is: 1,871.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.10 : 3,092.78 = 1,356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.10/3,092.78 = 1,356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.10x = 3,092.78 × 1,356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.10x = 4,195,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,015.86/2,241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.86

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