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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.26, 3,365.21 and 2,201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.26, 3,365.21 and 2,201.93 is: 3,306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.26 : 3,365.21 = 2,201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.26/3,365.21 = 2,201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.26x = 3,365.21 × 2,201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.26x = 7,409,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,409,945.53/2,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.16

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