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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.93, 3,363.49 and 1,996.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.93, 3,363.49 and 1,996.81 is: 2,995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.93 : 3,363.49 = 1,996.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.93/3,363.49 = 1,996.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.93x = 3,363.49 × 1,996.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.93x = 6,716,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,250.47/2,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.74

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