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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.45, 3,093.62 and 1,297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.45, 3,093.62 and 1,297.85 is: 1,791.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.45 : 3,093.62 = 1,297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.45/3,093.62 = 1,297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.45x = 3,093.62 × 1,297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.45x = 4,015,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,032.76/2,241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.27

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