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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.03, 3,361.97 and 760.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.03, 3,361.97 and 760.39 is: 1,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.03 : 3,361.97 = 760.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.03/3,361.97 = 760.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.03x = 3,361.97 × 760.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.03x = 2,556,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,401.86/2,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.72

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