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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.45, 3,363.35 and 1,630.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.45, 3,363.35 and 1,630.21 is: 2,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.45 : 3,363.35 = 1,630.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.45/3,363.35 = 1,630.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.45x = 3,363.35 × 1,630.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.45x = 5,482,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482,966.80/2,241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.17

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