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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.33, 3,093.69 and 1,578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.33, 3,093.69 and 1,578.34 is: 2,178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.33 : 3,093.69 = 1,578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.33/3,093.69 = 1,578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.33x = 3,093.69 × 1,578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.33x = 4,882,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,894.67/2,241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.57

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