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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.59, 3,358.67 and 1,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.59, 3,358.67 and 1,144.44 is: 1,714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.59 : 3,358.67 = 1,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.59/3,358.67 = 1,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.59x = 3,358.67 × 1,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.59x = 3,843,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,790.57/2,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.76

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