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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.46, 3,093.20 and 1,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.46, 3,093.20 and 1,233.16 is: 1,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.46 : 3,093.20 = 1,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.46/3,093.20 = 1,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.46x = 3,093.20 × 1,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.46x = 3,814,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,410.51/2,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.75

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