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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.44, 3,362.48 and 702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.44, 3,362.48 and 702.08 is: 1,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.44 : 3,362.48 = 702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.44/3,362.48 = 702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.44x = 3,362.48 × 702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.44x = 2,360,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,729.96/2,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.22

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