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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.26, 3,357.31 and 1,067.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.26, 3,357.31 and 1,067.71 is: 1,599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.26 : 3,357.31 = 1,067.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.26/3,357.31 = 1,067.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.26x = 3,357.31 × 1,067.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.26x = 3,584,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,616.67/2,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.38

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