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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.15, 3,092.87 and 1,232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.15, 3,092.87 and 1,232.90 is: 1,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.15 : 3,092.87 = 1,232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.15/3,092.87 = 1,232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.15x = 3,092.87 × 1,232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.15x = 3,813,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,200.99/2,241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.45

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