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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.81, 3,093.61 and 1,247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.81, 3,093.61 and 1,247.19 is: 1,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.81 : 3,093.61 = 1,247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.81/3,093.61 = 1,247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.81x = 3,093.61 × 1,247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.81x = 3,858,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,319.46/2,241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.07

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