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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.36, 3,092.34 and 1,356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.36, 3,092.34 and 1,356.84 is: 1,871.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.36 : 3,092.34 = 1,356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.36/3,092.34 = 1,356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.36x = 3,092.34 × 1,356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.36x = 4,195,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,810.61/2,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.99

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