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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.42, 3,363.12 and 1,146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.42, 3,363.12 and 1,146.69 is: 1,720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.42 : 3,363.12 = 1,146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.42/3,363.12 = 1,146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.42x = 3,363.12 × 1,146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.42x = 3,856,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,456.07/2,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.54

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