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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241, 3,361.50 and 702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241, 3,361.50 and 702 is: 1,053

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241 : 3,361.50 = 702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241/3,361.50 = 702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241x = 3,361.50 × 702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241x = 2,359,773
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,773/2,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053

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