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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.36, 3,093.12 and 1,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.36, 3,093.12 and 1,310.40 is: 1,808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.36 : 3,093.12 = 1,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.36/3,093.12 = 1,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.36x = 3,093.12 × 1,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.36x = 4,053,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,224.45/2,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.38

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