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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.46, 3,093.92 and 1,345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.46, 3,093.92 and 1,345.86 is: 1,857.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.46 : 3,093.92 = 1,345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.46/3,093.92 = 1,345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.46x = 3,093.92 × 1,345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.46x = 4,163,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,983.17/2,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.71

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