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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.09, 3,410.70 and 1,492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.09, 3,410.70 and 1,492.68 is: 2,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.09 : 3,410.70 = 1,492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.09/3,410.70 = 1,492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.09x = 3,410.70 × 1,492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.09x = 5,091,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,083.68/2,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.69

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