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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.25, 3,340.17 and 2,124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.25, 3,340.17 and 2,124.61 is: 3,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.25 : 3,340.17 = 2,124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.25/3,340.17 = 2,124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.25x = 3,340.17 × 2,124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.25x = 7,096,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,547.96/2,241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.33

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