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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.30, 3,361.97 and 1,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.30, 3,361.97 and 1,007.28 is: 1,510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.30 : 3,361.97 = 1,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.30/3,361.97 = 1,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.30x = 3,361.97 × 1,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.30x = 3,386,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,440.11/2,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.93

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