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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.52, 3,093.60 and 1,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.52, 3,093.60 and 1,310.02 is: 1,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.52 : 3,093.60 = 1,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.52/3,093.60 = 1,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.52x = 3,093.60 × 1,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.52x = 4,052,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,677.87/2,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.00

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