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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.42, 3,358.58 and 941.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.42, 3,358.58 and 941.98 is: 1,412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.42 : 3,358.58 = 941.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.42/3,358.58 = 941.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.42x = 3,358.58 × 941.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.42x = 3,163,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,715.19/2,240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.11

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