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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.48, 3,297.84 and 2,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.48, 3,297.84 and 2,241.24 is: 3,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.48 : 3,297.84 = 2,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.48/3,297.84 = 2,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.48x = 3,297.84 × 2,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.48x = 7,391,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,250.92/2,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.25

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