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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.67, 4,452.29 and 2,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.67, 4,452.29 and 2,241.02 is: 3,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.67 : 4,452.29 = 2,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.67/4,452.29 = 2,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.67x = 4,452.29 × 2,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.67x = 9,977,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,977,679.27/2,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.34

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