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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.42, 3,363.75 and 1,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.42, 3,363.75 and 1,010.22 is: 1,516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.42 : 3,363.75 = 1,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.42/3,363.75 = 1,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.42x = 3,363.75 × 1,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.42x = 3,398,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,127.53/2,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.06

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