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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.66, 4,006.62 and 2,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.66, 4,006.62 and 2,241.36 is: 3,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.66 : 4,006.62 = 2,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.66/4,006.62 = 2,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.66x = 4,006.62 × 2,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.66x = 8,980,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,980,277.80/2,904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.68

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