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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.44, 3,092.88 and 1,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.44, 3,092.88 and 1,310.24 is: 1,807.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.44 : 3,092.88 = 1,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.44/3,092.88 = 1,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.44x = 3,092.88 × 1,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.44x = 4,052,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,415.09/2,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.95

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