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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.53, 3,092.49 and 1,357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.53, 3,092.49 and 1,357.01 is: 1,872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.53 : 3,092.49 = 1,357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.53/3,092.49 = 1,357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.53x = 3,092.49 × 1,357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.53x = 4,196,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,524.39/2,241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.17

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