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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.98, 3,093.08 and 1,653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.98, 3,093.08 and 1,653.92 is: 2,281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.98 : 3,093.08 = 1,653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.98/3,093.08 = 1,653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.98x = 3,093.08 × 1,653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.98x = 5,115,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,706.87/2,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.78

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