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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.29, 3,093.31 and 1,345.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.29, 3,093.31 and 1,345.10 is: 1,856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.29 : 3,093.31 = 1,345.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.29/3,093.31 = 1,345.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.29x = 3,093.31 × 1,345.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.29x = 4,160,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,797.50/2,241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.43

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