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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.91, 3,361.37 and 941.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.91, 3,361.37 and 941.49 is: 1,412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.91 : 3,361.37 = 941.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.91/3,361.37 = 941.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.91x = 3,361.37 × 941.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.91x = 3,164,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,691.53/2,240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.24

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