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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.84, 3,094.04 and 1,310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.84, 3,094.04 and 1,310.32 is: 1,808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.84 : 3,094.04 = 1,310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.84/3,094.04 = 1,310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.84x = 3,094.04 × 1,310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.84x = 4,054,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,182.49/2,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.42

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