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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.18, 3,356.91 and 1,084.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.18, 3,356.91 and 1,084.50 is: 1,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.18 : 3,356.91 = 1,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.18/3,356.91 = 1,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.18x = 3,356.91 × 1,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.18x = 3,640,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,568.90/2,241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.40

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