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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.68, 3,360.99 and 1,145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.68, 3,360.99 and 1,145.14 is: 1,716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.68 : 3,360.99 = 1,145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.68/3,360.99 = 1,145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.68x = 3,360.99 × 1,145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.68x = 3,848,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,799.98/2,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.93

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