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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.55, 3,091.26 and 1,401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.55, 3,091.26 and 1,401.98 is: 1,933.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.55 : 3,091.26 = 1,401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.55/3,091.26 = 1,401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.55x = 3,091.26 × 1,401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.55x = 4,333,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,884.69/2,241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.43

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