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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.24, 3,088.54 and 1,682.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.24, 3,088.54 and 1,682.34 is: 2,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.24 : 3,088.54 = 1,682.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.24/3,088.54 = 1,682.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.24x = 3,088.54 × 1,682.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.24x = 5,195,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,974.38/2,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.35

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