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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.25, 3,361.89 and 702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.25, 3,361.89 and 702.25 is: 1,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.25 : 3,361.89 = 702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.25/3,361.89 = 702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.25x = 3,361.89 × 702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.25x = 2,360,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,887.25/2,241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.38

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