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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.30, 3,359.91 and 1,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.30, 3,359.91 and 1,373.70 is: 2,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.30 : 3,359.91 = 1,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.30/3,359.91 = 1,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.30x = 3,359.91 × 1,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.30x = 4,615,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,508.37/2,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.30

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