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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.80, 3,362.95 and 1,721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.80, 3,362.95 and 1,721.49 is: 2,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.80 : 3,362.95 = 1,721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.80/3,362.95 = 1,721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.80x = 3,362.95 × 1,721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.80x = 5,789,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,284.80/2,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.28

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