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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.16, 3,362.22 and 941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.16, 3,362.22 and 941.88 is: 1,413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.16 : 3,362.22 = 941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.16/3,362.22 = 941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.16x = 3,362.22 × 941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.16x = 3,166,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,807.77/2,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.02

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