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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.02, 3,357.21 and 941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.02, 3,357.21 and 941.40 is: 1,411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.02 : 3,357.21 = 941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.02/3,357.21 = 941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.02x = 3,357.21 × 941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.02x = 3,160,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,477.49/2,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.55

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