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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.10, 3,093.19 and 1,534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.10, 3,093.19 and 1,534.38 is: 2,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.10 : 3,093.19 = 1,534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.10/3,093.19 = 1,534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.10x = 3,093.19 × 1,534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.10x = 4,746,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,113.44/2,241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.76

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