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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.48, 3,358.18 and 2,109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.48, 3,358.18 and 2,109.70 is: 3,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.48 : 3,358.18 = 2,109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.48/3,358.18 = 2,109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.48x = 3,358.18 × 2,109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.48x = 7,084,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,752.35/2,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.75

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