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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.07, 3,361.70 and 943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.07, 3,361.70 and 943.45 is: 1,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.07 : 3,361.70 = 943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.07/3,361.70 = 943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.07x = 3,361.70 × 943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.07x = 3,171,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,589.82/2,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.21

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