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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.71, 3,364.31 and 1,553.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.71, 3,364.31 and 1,553.21 is: 2,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.71 : 3,364.31 = 1,553.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.71/3,364.31 = 1,553.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.71x = 3,364.31 × 1,553.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.71x = 5,225,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,455.35/2,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.02

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