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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.49, 3,092.81 and 1,309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.49, 3,092.81 and 1,309.81 is: 1,807.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.49 : 3,092.81 = 1,309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.49/3,092.81 = 1,309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.49x = 3,092.81 × 1,309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.49x = 4,050,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,986.92/2,241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.27

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