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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.46, 3,093.29 and 1,233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.46, 3,093.29 and 1,233.21 is: 1,701.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.46 : 3,093.29 = 1,233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.46/3,093.29 = 1,233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.46x = 3,093.29 × 1,233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.46x = 3,814,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,663.02/2,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.87

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