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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.41, 3,359.28 and 941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.41, 3,359.28 and 941.36 is: 1,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.41 : 3,359.28 = 941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.41/3,359.28 = 941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.41x = 3,359.28 × 941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.41x = 3,162,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,291.82/2,241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.85

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