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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.29, 3,359.79 and 924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.29, 3,359.79 and 924.23 is: 1,385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.29 : 3,359.79 = 924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.29/3,359.79 = 924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.29x = 3,359.79 × 924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.29x = 3,105,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,218.71/2,241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.46

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