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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.92, 3,362.85 and 1,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.92, 3,362.85 and 1,008.45 is: 1,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.92 : 3,362.85 = 1,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.92/3,362.85 = 1,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.92x = 3,362.85 × 1,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.92x = 3,391,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,276.02/2,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.67

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