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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.82, 3,357.32 and 1,141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.82, 3,357.32 and 1,141.97 is: 1,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.82 : 3,357.32 = 1,141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.82/3,357.32 = 1,141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.82x = 3,357.32 × 1,141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.82x = 3,833,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,936.22/2,236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.02

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