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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.65, 3,093.75 and 1,357.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.65, 3,093.75 and 1,357.43 is: 1,873.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.65 : 3,093.75 = 1,357.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.65/3,093.75 = 1,357.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.65x = 3,093.75 × 1,357.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.65x = 4,199,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,549.06/2,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.42

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