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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.36, 3,363.37 and 1,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.36, 3,363.37 and 1,008.81 is: 1,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.36 : 3,363.37 = 1,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.36/3,363.37 = 1,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.36x = 3,363.37 × 1,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.36x = 3,392,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,998.77/2,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.81

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