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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.34, 3,092.66 and 1,296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.34, 3,092.66 and 1,296.97 is: 1,789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.34 : 3,092.66 = 1,296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.34/3,092.66 = 1,296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.34x = 3,092.66 × 1,296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.34x = 4,011,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,080.76/2,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.59

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