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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.28, 3,359.40 and 941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.28, 3,359.40 and 941.04 is: 1,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.28 : 3,359.40 = 941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.28/3,359.40 = 941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.28x = 3,359.40 × 941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.28x = 3,161,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,329.78/2,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.13

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