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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.74, 3,094.40 and 1,357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.74, 3,094.40 and 1,357.63 is: 1,874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.74 : 3,094.40 = 1,357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.74/3,094.40 = 1,357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.74x = 3,094.40 × 1,357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.74x = 4,201,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,045.93/2,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.01

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