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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.77, 3,093.39 and 1,297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.77, 3,093.39 and 1,297.58 is: 1,790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.77 : 3,093.39 = 1,297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.77/3,093.39 = 1,297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.77x = 3,093.39 × 1,297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.77x = 4,013,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,905.53/2,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.51

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