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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.30, 3,092.67 and 1,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.30, 3,092.67 and 1,357.20 is: 1,872.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.30 : 3,092.67 = 1,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.30/3,092.67 = 1,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.30x = 3,092.67 × 1,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.30x = 4,197,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,371.72/2,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.74

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