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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.86, 3,366.99 and 2,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.86, 3,366.99 and 2,059.02 is: 3,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.86 : 3,366.99 = 2,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.86/3,366.99 = 2,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.86x = 3,366.99 × 2,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.86x = 6,932,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932,699.75/2,241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.39

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