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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.47, 3,362.18 and 1,254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.47, 3,362.18 and 1,254.09 is: 1,881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.47 : 3,362.18 = 1,254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.47/3,362.18 = 1,254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.47x = 3,362.18 × 1,254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.47x = 4,216,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,470.05/2,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.12

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