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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.66, 3,093.78 and 1,357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.66, 3,093.78 and 1,357.47 is: 1,873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.66 : 3,093.78 = 1,357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.66/3,093.78 = 1,357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.66x = 3,093.78 × 1,357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.66x = 4,199,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,713.54/2,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.48

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