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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.46, 3,092.97 and 1,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.46, 3,092.97 and 1,357.06 is: 1,872.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.46 : 3,092.97 = 1,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.46/3,092.97 = 1,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.46x = 3,092.97 × 1,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.46x = 4,197,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,345.87/2,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.59

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