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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.71, 3,360.02 and 1,070.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.71, 3,360.02 and 1,070.05 is: 1,603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.71 : 3,360.02 = 1,070.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.71/3,360.02 = 1,070.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.71x = 3,360.02 × 1,070.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.71x = 3,595,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,375.65/2,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.85

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