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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.08, 3,422.94 and 1,241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.08, 3,422.94 and 1,241.19 is: 1,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.08 : 3,422.94 = 1,241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.08/3,422.94 = 1,241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.08x = 3,422.94 × 1,241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.08x = 4,248,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,518.90/2,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.50

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