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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.73, 3,362.71 and 681.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.73, 3,362.71 and 681.78 is: 1,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.73 : 3,362.71 = 681.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.73/3,362.71 = 681.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.73x = 3,362.71 × 681.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.73x = 2,292,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,611.61/2,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.70

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