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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.48, 3,360.60 and 1,145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.48, 3,360.60 and 1,145.01 is: 1,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.48 : 3,360.60 = 1,145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.48/3,360.60 = 1,145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.48x = 3,360.60 × 1,145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.48x = 3,847,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,920.61/2,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.69

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