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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.27, 3,093.12 and 1,683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.27, 3,093.12 and 1,683.45 is: 2,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.27 : 3,093.12 = 1,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.27/3,093.12 = 1,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.27x = 3,093.12 × 1,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.27x = 5,207,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,112.86/2,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.29

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