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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.87, 3,361.72 and 681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.87, 3,361.72 and 681.59 is: 1,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.87 : 3,361.72 = 681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.87/3,361.72 = 681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.87x = 3,361.72 × 681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.87x = 2,291,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,314.73/2,241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.06

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