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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.32, 3,365.10 and 1,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.32, 3,365.10 and 1,146.44 is: 1,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.32 : 3,365.10 = 1,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.32/3,365.10 = 1,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.32x = 3,365.10 × 1,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.32x = 3,857,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,885.24/2,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.26

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