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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.78, 3,362.67 and 1,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.78, 3,362.67 and 1,088.34 is: 1,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.78 : 3,362.67 = 1,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.78/3,362.67 = 1,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.78x = 3,362.67 × 1,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.78x = 3,659,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,728.27/2,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.51

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