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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.27, 3,358.26 and 1,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.27, 3,358.26 and 1,144.13 is: 1,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.27 : 3,358.26 = 1,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.27/3,358.26 = 1,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.27x = 3,358.26 × 1,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.27x = 3,842,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,269.22/2,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.33

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