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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.66, 3,090.29 and 1,495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.66, 3,090.29 and 1,495.35 is: 2,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.66 : 3,090.29 = 1,495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.66/3,090.29 = 1,495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.66x = 3,090.29 × 1,495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.66x = 4,621,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,065.15/2,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.45

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