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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.95, 3,360.60 and 1,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.95, 3,360.60 and 1,069.92 is: 1,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.95 : 3,360.60 = 1,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.95/3,360.60 = 1,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.95x = 3,360.60 × 1,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.95x = 3,595,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,573.15/2,241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.77

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