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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.12, 3,363.30 and 942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.12, 3,363.30 and 942.60 is: 1,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.12 : 3,363.30 = 942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.12/3,363.30 = 942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.12x = 3,363.30 × 942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.12x = 3,170,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,246.58/2,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.58

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