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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.22, 3,361.15 and 1,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.22, 3,361.15 and 1,070.60 is: 1,605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.22 : 3,361.15 = 1,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.22/3,361.15 = 1,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.22x = 3,361.15 × 1,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.22x = 3,598,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,458.79/2,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.58

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