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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.18, 3,362.18 and 924.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.18, 3,362.18 and 924.93 is: 1,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.18 : 3,362.18 = 924.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.18/3,362.18 = 924.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.18x = 3,362.18 × 924.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.18x = 3,109,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,776.52/2,241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.56

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