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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.99, 3,356.73 and 2,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.99, 3,356.73 and 2,069.73 is: 3,098.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.99 : 3,356.73 = 2,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.99/3,356.73 = 2,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.99x = 3,356.73 × 2,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.99x = 6,947,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,524.78/2,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.82

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