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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.74, 3,362.69 and 760.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.74, 3,362.69 and 760.95 is: 1,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.74 : 3,362.69 = 760.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.74/3,362.69 = 760.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.74x = 3,362.69 × 760.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.74x = 2,558,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,840.86/2,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.45

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