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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.59, 3,361.23 and 1,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.59, 3,361.23 and 1,007.93 is: 1,511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.59 : 3,361.23 = 1,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.59/3,361.23 = 1,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.59x = 3,361.23 × 1,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.59x = 3,387,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,892.96/2,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.38

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