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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.91, 3,093.92 and 1,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.91, 3,093.92 and 1,247.28 is: 1,721.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.91 : 3,093.92 = 1,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.91/3,093.92 = 1,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.91x = 3,093.92 × 1,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.91x = 3,858,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,984.54/2,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.29

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