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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.96, 3,095.34 and 2,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.96, 3,095.34 and 2,132.84 is: 2,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.96 : 3,095.34 = 2,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.96/3,095.34 = 2,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.96x = 3,095.34 × 2,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.96x = 6,601,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,864.97/2,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.68

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