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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.75, 3,363.84 and 1,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.75, 3,363.84 and 1,087.50 is: 1,631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.75 : 3,363.84 = 1,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.75/3,363.84 = 1,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.75x = 3,363.84 × 1,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.75x = 3,658,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,176/2,241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.84

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