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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.13, 3,095.85 and 2,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.13, 3,095.85 and 2,041.63 is: 2,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.13 : 3,095.85 = 2,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.13/3,095.85 = 2,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.13x = 3,095.85 × 2,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.13x = 6,320,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320,580.24/2,241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.26

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