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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.53, 3,359.84 and 941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.53, 3,359.84 and 941.10 is: 1,411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.53 : 3,359.84 = 941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.53/3,359.84 = 941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.53x = 3,359.84 × 941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.53x = 3,161,945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,945.42/2,239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.88

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