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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.66, 3,361.47 and 941.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.66, 3,361.47 and 941.38 is: 1,412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.66 : 3,361.47 = 941.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.66/3,361.47 = 941.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.66x = 3,361.47 × 941.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.66x = 3,164,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,420.63/2,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.27

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