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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.12, 3,363.76 and 1,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.12, 3,363.76 and 1,146.24 is: 1,720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.12 : 3,363.76 = 1,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.12/3,363.76 = 1,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.12x = 3,363.76 × 1,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.12x = 3,855,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,676.26/2,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.42

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