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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.91, 3,096.26 and 1,499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.91, 3,096.26 and 1,499.01 is: 2,070.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.91 : 3,096.26 = 1,499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.91/3,096.26 = 1,499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.91x = 3,096.26 × 1,499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.91x = 4,641,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,324.70/2,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.25

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