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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.84, 3,093.96 and 1,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.84, 3,093.96 and 1,357.92 is: 1,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.84 : 3,093.96 = 1,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.84/3,093.96 = 1,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.84x = 3,093.96 × 1,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.84x = 4,201,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,350.16/2,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.06

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