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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.76, 3,355.44 and 1,141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.76, 3,355.44 and 1,141.68 is: 1,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.76 : 3,355.44 = 1,141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.76/3,355.44 = 1,141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.76x = 3,355.44 × 1,141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.76x = 3,830,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,838.74/2,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.91

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