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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.60, 3,089.52 and 2,211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.60, 3,089.52 and 2,211.36 is: 3,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.60 : 3,089.52 = 2,211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.60/3,089.52 = 2,211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.60x = 3,089.52 × 2,211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.60x = 6,832,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,040.95/2,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.84

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