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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.60, 3,362.94 and 681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.60, 3,362.94 and 681.57 is: 1,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.60 : 3,362.94 = 681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.60/3,362.94 = 681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.60x = 3,362.94 × 681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.60x = 2,292,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,079.02/2,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.52

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