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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.77, 3,353.10 and 1,141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.77, 3,353.10 and 1,141.92 is: 1,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.77 : 3,353.10 = 1,141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.77/3,353.10 = 1,141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.77x = 3,353.10 × 1,141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.77x = 3,828,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,971.95/2,236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.83

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