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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.66, 3,363.08 and 681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.66, 3,363.08 and 681.60 is: 1,022.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.66 : 3,363.08 = 681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.66/3,363.08 = 681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.66x = 3,363.08 × 681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.66x = 2,292,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,275.33/2,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.58

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