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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.44, 3,093.68 and 1,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.44, 3,093.68 and 1,297.88 is: 1,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.44 : 3,093.68 = 1,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.44/3,093.68 = 1,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.44x = 3,093.68 × 1,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.44x = 4,015,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,225.40/2,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.36

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